LaO Energy Systems
21255 Hwy 1 South, Plaquemine, LA 70764Plant Summary Information
LaO Energy Systems is ranked #20 out of 73 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
LaO Energy Systems is comprised of 6 generators and generated 673.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | LaO Energy Systems |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Dow Chemical Co |
| Location | Iberville Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1958 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #536 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #351 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 73 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 55 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 86.5% Other Gas : 13.5% |
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Monthly Net Generation for LaO Energy Systems
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 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 86.5% Other Gas : 13.5% |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | CHEVRONTEXACO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating 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 | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1958 |
| 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 | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
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 |
| 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 | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
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 |
| 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 | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
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 |
| 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 | No |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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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