LaO Energy Systems

21255 Hwy 1 South, Plaquemine, LA 70764

Plant Summary Information

LaO Energy Systems is ranked #19 out of 77 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

LaO Energy Systems is comprised of 6 generators and generated 463.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	LaO Energy Systems
Utility Name	Dow Chemical Co
Location	Iberville Parish, LA
Initial Operation Date	June 1958
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	1.8 TWh
Annual Consumption	16.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #545 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #365 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #19 out of 77 Louisiana Power Plants
Ranked #15 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 85.8% Other Gas : 14.2%

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LaO Energy Systems Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	LaO Energy Systems (52006)
Plant Address	21255 Hwy 1 South, Plaquemine, LA 70764
Utility	Dow Chemical Co (5347)
Latitude, Longitude	30.3186, -91.2325
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	June 1958
Annual Generation	1.8 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 85.8% Other Gas : 14.2%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	82-142-002
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	Wells, 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	CHEVRONTEXACO DOW INTERSTATE GAS CO BRIDGELINE HOLDINGS LP
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN1 Details Out of Service June 1958

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	57 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	57 MW
Winter Capacity	57 MW
Minimum Load	8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Out of Service
First Operation Date	June 1958
Planned Retirement	April 2024
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas / Other Fuel
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator GEN2 Details Operating June 1962

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	88 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	80 MW
Winter Capacity	80 MW
Minimum Load	22 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1962
Planned Retirement	November 2024
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas / Other Fuel
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator GEN3 Details Operating June 1966

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	90 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	94 MW
Winter Capacity	94 MW
Minimum Load	13 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1966
Planned Retirement	November 2024
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas / Other Fuel
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator GEN4 Details Operating June 1969

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	76.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	49 MW
Winter Capacity	49 MW
Minimum Load	3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1969
Planned Retirement	October 2024
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Other Gas / Other Fuel
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	NG / OG

Generator GEN5 Details Operating November 1978

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	76.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	52 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	45 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1978
Planned Retirement	April 2024
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator GEN6 Details Operating February 1979

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	EES,DOWCHEM
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	EES,DOWCHEM
Nameplate Capacity	76.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	52 MW
Winter Capacity	65 MW
Minimum Load	45 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1979
Planned Retirement	January 2025
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

LaO Energy Systems Plant Owners

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

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