R S Nelson
3500 Houston River Road, Westlake, LA 70669Plant Summary Information
R S Nelson is ranked #20 out of 76 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
R S Nelson is comprised of 4 generators and generated 589.0 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | R S Nelson |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
| Location | Calcasieu Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1959 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 21.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #541 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #66 out of 140 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 76 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 3 Louisiana Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 88.8% Petroleum Coke : 10.9% |
| Previous Operator |
Entergy Gulf States - LA LLC (2013 to 2014) Entergy Louisiana LLC (2015 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for R S Nelson
R S Nelson Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | R S Nelson (1393) |
| Plant Address | 3500 Houston River Road Westlake, LA 70669 |
| Utility | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.2844, -93.2911 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1959 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 88.8% Petroleum Coke : 10.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-512-001 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Sabine River Authority Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name |
PB ENERGY STORAGE SERVICES INC TARGA MIDSTREAM SERVICES LLC VARIBUS LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 1959
| Technology | Petroleum Coke |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.NELSON1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.NELSON1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 97.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 109 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1959 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Petroleum Coke |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating May 1959
| Technology | Petroleum Coke |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.NELSON2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.NELSON2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 113.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 93.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 108 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1959 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Petroleum Coke |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating July 1970
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.NELSON4 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.NELSON4 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 591.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 424.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 434.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 163 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1970 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating May 1982
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.NELSON6 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.NELSON6 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 614.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.87 |
| Summer Capacity | 517.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 536.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 150 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1982 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
R S Nelson Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conoco Inc & BP Amoco | P O Box 2197600 North Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX 77252 | Generator 1 | 36.10% |
| CITGO Petroleum Corp | P O Box 1562, Lake Charles, LA 70602 | Generator 1 | 49.50% |
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 4809 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121 | Generator 1 | 1.00% |
| SASOL North American Inc | 12120 Wickchester Lane, Houston, TX 77079 | Generator 1 | 13.40% |
| Conoco Inc & BP Amoco | P O Box 2197600 North Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX 77252 | Generator 2 | 36.10% |
| CITGO Petroleum Corp | P O Box 1562, Lake Charles, LA 70602 | Generator 2 | 49.50% |
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 4809 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121 | Generator 2 | 1.00% |
| SASOL North American Inc | 12120 Wickchester Lane, Houston, TX 77079 | Generator 2 | 13.40% |
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | 4809 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121 | Generator 6 | 40.25% |
| East Texas Electric Coop, Inc | 2905 Westward Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961 | Generator 6 | 9.10% |
| Sam Rayburn G&T Elec Coop Inc | 2905 Westward Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75964 | Generator 6 | 10.00% |
| Entergy Texas Inc. | 2107 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 | Generator 6 | 29.75% |
| EAM Nelson Holding LLC | 2001 Timberloch Place 2nd Floor - South, The Woodlands, TX 77380 | Generator 6 | 10.90% |
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