Waterford 1 & 2
17705 River Road, Killona, LA 70057Plant Summary Information
Waterford 1 & 2 is ranked #39 out of 77 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Waterford 1 & 2 is comprised of 3 generators and generated 747.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Waterford 1 & 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
| Location | St. Charles Parish, LA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1975 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 239.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,085 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #688 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 77 Louisiana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #30 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Waterford 1 & 2
Waterford 1 & 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Waterford 1 & 2 (8056) |
| Plant Address | 17705 River Road, Killona, LA 70057 |
| Utility | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 29.99888, -90.47684 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1975 |
| Annual Generation | 239.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.3% |
| 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 | Mississippi River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Entergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | EVANGELINE GAS CO INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating October 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.WATRFD2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.WATRFD2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 445.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 416.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 417 MW |
| Minimum Load | 125 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1975 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | June 2028 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 411 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 411 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 411 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 411 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 24H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1975
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.WATRFD1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.WATRFD1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 445.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 409.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 411.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 125 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1975 |
|---|---|
| Planned Retirement | March 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 411 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 411 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 411 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 411 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 24H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator 4 Details Standby September 2009
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | EES.WATRFD4_CT |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | EES.WATRFD4_CT |
| Nameplate Capacity | 41 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 32.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 35.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 31.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
|---|---|
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | September 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Waterford 1 & 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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