RS Cogen
1300 PPG Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70602Plant Summary Information
RS Cogen is ranked #14 out of 85 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
RS Cogen is comprised of 3 generators and generated 766.7 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | RS Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Westlake 2 US LLC |
| Location | Calcasieu Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 2.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 28.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #414 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #246 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 85 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #12 out of 55 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Eagle 2 US LLC (2013 to 2021) Westlake 2 US LLC (2022 to 2024) |
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RS Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | RS Cogen (55117) |
| Plant Address | 1300 PPG Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70602 |
| Utility | Westlake 2 US LLC (14306) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.221, -93.2826 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 2.8 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 00-32-000 |
| 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 |
| 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 RS-4 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.AXIALL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.AXIALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 103 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | OVER |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator RS-5 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.AXIALL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.AXIALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 195 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator RS-6 Details Operating December 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.AXIALL |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.AXIALL |
| Nameplate Capacity | 195 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 167.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 183.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 100 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
RS Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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