Independence Steam Electric Station
555 Point Ferry Road, Newark, AR 72562Plant Summary Information
Independence Steam Electric Station is ranked #26 out of 132 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Independence Steam Electric Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.7 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Independence Steam Electric Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Entergy Arkansas LLC |
| Location | Independence County, AR |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1983 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 61.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #208 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #26 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 79 Arkansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 5 Arkansas Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| Previous Operator |
Entergy Arkansas Inc (2013 to 2017) Entergy Arkansas LLC (2018 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Independence Steam Electric Station
Independence Steam Electric Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Independence Steam Electric Station (6641) |
| Plant Address | 555 Point Ferry Road, Newark, AR 72562 |
| Utility | Entergy Arkansas LLC (814) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.67844, -91.40876 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1983 |
| Annual Generation | 5.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 | White River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Arkansas Inc (814) AR |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV / 500.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1983
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EAI.INDEPEND1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EAI.INDEPEND1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 900 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 824.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 836 MW |
| Minimum Load | 220 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1984
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EAI.INDEPEND2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EAI.INDEPEND2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 900 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 842 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 842 MW |
| Minimum Load | 220 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Independence Steam Electric Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Electric Coop Corp | P O Box 194208, Little Rock, AR 72219 | Generator 1 | 35.00% |
| Entergy Arkansas LLC | 425 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201 | Generator 1 | 31.50% |
| Conway Corporation | P O Box 991307 Prairie Street, Conway, AR 72033 | Generator 1 | 2.00% |
| City Water and Light Plant | 400 East Monroe Street, Jonesboro, AR 72403 | Generator 1 | 5.00% |
| Entergy Mississippi LLC | 308 East Pearl Street, Jackson, MS 39201 | Generator 1 | 25.00% |
| City of Osceola - (AR) | 303 West Hale Ave, Osceola, AR 72370 | Generator 1 | 0.50% |
| City of West Memphis - (AR) | 604 East Cooper Street, West Memphis, AR 72301 | Generator 1 | 1.00% |
| Arkansas Electric Coop Corp | P O Box 194208, Little Rock, AR 72219 | Generator 2 | 35.00% |
| Conway Corporation | P O Box 991307 Prairie Street, Conway, AR 72033 | Generator 2 | 2.00% |
| City Water and Light Plant | 400 East Monroe Street, Jonesboro, AR 72403 | Generator 2 | 15.00% |
| Entergy Mississippi LLC | 308 East Pearl Street, Jackson, MS 39201 | Generator 2 | 25.00% |
| City of Osceola - (AR) | 303 West Hale Ave, Osceola, AR 72370 | Generator 2 | 0.50% |
| City of West Memphis - (AR) | 604 East Cooper Street, West Memphis, AR 72301 | Generator 2 | 1.00% |
| Entergy Power, LLC | 2107 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380 | Generator 2 | 14.40% |
| East Texas Electric Coop, Inc | 2905 Westward Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75961 | Generator 2 | 7.10% |
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