PPG Powerhouse C
1300 PPG Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70602Plant Summary Information
PPG Powerhouse C is ranked #20 out of 82 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
PPG Powerhouse C is comprised of 5 generators and generated 369.9 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | PPG Powerhouse C |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Westlake 2 US LLC |
| Location | Calcasieu Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1977 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #553 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #348 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 82 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.5% |
| Previous Operator |
Eagle 2 US LLC (2013 to 2021) Westlake 2 US LLC (2022 to 2024) |
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PPG Powerhouse C Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | PPG Powerhouse C (50489) |
| Plant Address | 1300 PPG Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70602 |
| Utility | Westlake 2 US LLC (14306) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.22612, -93.29517 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1977 |
| Annual Generation | 1.7 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.5% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-1058-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Chemical Manufacturing (325) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Sabine River Water and Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Gulf States - LA LLC (55936) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
TARGA MIDSTREAM SERVICES LLC GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY LP VARIBUS LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator C1 Details Operating August 1977
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Unit Code | PHC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.AXIALL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.AXIALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 63 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator C3 Details Operating September 1977
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Unit Code | PHC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.AXIALL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.AXIALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 57.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1977 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator C2 Details Operating June 1978
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Unit Code | PHC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.AXIALL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.AXIALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 73.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 63 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator C4 Details Operating August 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Unit Code | PHC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.AXIALL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.AXIALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 77.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 70.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 38 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator C5 Details Operating August 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Unit Code | PHC |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.AXIALL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.AXIALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 77.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 70.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 38 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
PPG Powerhouse C Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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