Brame Energy Center
275 Rodemacher Rd, Lena, LA 71447Plant Summary Information
Brame Energy Center is ranked #13 out of 77 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Brame Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 863.9 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Brame Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Cleco Power LLC |
| Location | Rapides Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1975 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 40.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #387 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 77 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 3 Louisiana Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 54.9% Natural Gas : 41.2% Petroleum Coke : 2.9% Bituminous Coal : 1.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Brame Energy Center
Brame Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Brame Energy Center (6190) |
| Plant Address | 275 Rodemacher Rd, Lena, LA 71447 |
| Utility | Cleco Power LLC (3265) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.395, -92.71667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 54.9% Natural Gas : 41.2% Petroleum Coke : 2.9% Bituminous Coal : 1.0% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| 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 | Rodemacher Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Cleco Power LLC (3265) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | TRUNKLINE GAS COMPANY |
| Pipeline Notes | Per our Supervisor of NG procurement, "none of these are LDC's. They are interstate and/or intrastate pipelines." |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CLEC.NPS1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 445.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 416.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 422 MW |
| Minimum Load | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1975 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1982
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CLEC.RPS2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 558 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 496 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 493 MW |
| Minimum Load | 180 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating February 2010
| Technology | Petroleum Coke |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CLECO.MPS3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 703.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 637.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 628 MW |
| Minimum Load | 400 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Petroleum Coke / Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Subbituminous Coal / Lignite Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | PC / SUB / LIG / BIT / WDS |
|---|---|
Brame Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleco Power LLC | 2030 Donahue Ferry Road, P.O. Box 5000, Pineville, LA 71361 | Generator 2 | 30.00% |
| Louisiana Energy & Power Authority | 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA 70507 | Generator 2 | 20.00% |
| Lafayette Utilities System | P O Box 4017-C, Lafayette, LA 70502 | Generator 2 | 50.00% |
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