Shell Chemical

7594 Hwy 75, Geismar, LA 70734

Plant Summary Information

Shell Chemical is ranked #28 out of 80 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Shell Chemical is comprised of 2 generators and generated 134.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Shell Chemical
Utility Name	Shell Chemical LP - Geismar
Location	Ascension Parish, LA
Initial Operation Date	August 2002
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	572.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	9.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,179 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #545 out of 2,221 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #28 out of 80 Louisiana Power Plants
Ranked #23 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 2024)

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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 2024
Initial Operation Date	August 2002
Annual Generation	572.3 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

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

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
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

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
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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