Shell Chemical
7594 Hwy 75, Geismar, LA 70734Plant Summary Information
Shell Chemical is ranked #28 out of 86 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Shell Chemical is comprised of 2 generators and generated 143.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Shell Chemical |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Shell Chemical LP - Geismar |
| Location | Ascension Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 585.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,165 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #528 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #28 out of 86 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #21 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Air Liquide America Corp (2013 to 2019) Shell Chemical LP - Geismar (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Shell Chemical
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Shell Chemical
Shell Chemical Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Shell Chemical (56248) |
| Plant Address | 7594 Hwy 75, Geismar, LA 70734 |
| Utility | Shell Chemical LP - Geismar (63888) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.18751, -90.98396 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 585.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 02-31-001 |
| 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 | Industrial Gas Manufacturing (32512) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Mississippi |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Shell Energy North America - Enterprise, Enlink Cypress Pipeline, Bridgeline Pipeline |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 101G Details Operating August 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 33 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2002 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 201G Details Operating August 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 34.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 33 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2002 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Shell Chemical Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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