Taft Cogeneration Facility
266 Highway 3142, Hahnville, LA 70057Plant Summary Information
Taft Cogeneration Facility is ranked #7 out of 80 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Taft Cogeneration Facility is comprised of 4 generators and generated 329.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Taft Cogeneration Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Occidental Chemical Corporation |
| Location | St. Charles Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.9 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 41.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #222 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #115 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 80 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.0% Other Gas : 1.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Taft Cogeneration Facility
Taft Cogeneration Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Taft Cogeneration Facility (55089) |
| Plant Address | 266 Highway 3142, Hahnville, LA 70057 |
| Utility | Occidental Chemical Corporation (13914) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.9888, -90.4599 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 4.9 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.0% Other Gas : 1.0% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 00-64-000 |
| 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 |
ENLINK LIG LLC Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. BOARDWALK FIELD SERVICES LLC |
| Pipeline Notes | Enterprise Products Partners L.P. does not appear in the drop down for selection. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator ST1 Details Operating October 2002
| 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.Taft Cogen |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OXY Taft |
| Nameplate Capacity | 358.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 299.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 323.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 75 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other 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 | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator CT1 Details Operating July 2002
| 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.Taft Cogen |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OXY Taft |
| Nameplate Capacity | 178.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 146.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 178.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Other 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 |
Generator CT2 Details Operating August 2002
| 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.Taft Cogen |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OXY Taft |
| Nameplate Capacity | 178.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 142.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 176.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Other 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 |
Generator CT3 Details Operating September 2002
| 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.Taft Cogen |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OXY Taft |
| Nameplate Capacity | 178.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 150.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 187.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 60 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Other 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 |
Taft Cogeneration Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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