Geismar

8404 Highway 75, Geismar, LA 70734

Plant Summary Information

Geismar is ranked #27 out of 77 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Geismar is comprised of 3 generators and generated 150.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Geismar
Utility Name	BASF Corporation
Location	Ascension Parish, LA
Initial Operation Date	July 1985
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	584.4 GWh
Annual Consumption	8.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,114 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #585 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #27 out of 77 Louisiana Power Plants
Ranked #25 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 72.2% Other Gas : 27.8%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Geismar (10319)
Plant Address	8404 Highway 75, Geismar, LA 70734
Utility	BASF Corporation (1182)
Latitude, Longitude	30.2, -91
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	July 1985
Annual Generation	584.4 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 72.2% Other Gas : 27.8%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	84-88-000; '98-100-000
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	Mississippi River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	ACADIAN GAS P L SYS
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	35.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	33.7 MW
Winter Capacity	37.7 MW
Minimum Load	18 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	July 1985
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

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	41.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	39.2 MW
Winter Capacity	43.2 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1998
Combined Heat & Power	Yes

Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other 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	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
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

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

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#592	Las Vegas Generating Station	North Las Vegas, NV	410.0 GWh
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