Westlake Plaquemine

26100 Hwy 405, Plaquemine, LA 70765

Plant Summary Information

Westlake Plaquemine is ranked #20 out of 77 power plants in Louisiana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Westlake Plaquemine is comprised of 3 generators and generated 295.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameWestlake Plaquemine
Utility NameWestlake Chemicals & Vinyls LLC
LocationIberville Parish, LA
Initial Operation DateMay 1997
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 1.5 TWh
Annual Consumption 19.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #594 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #377 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #20 out of 77 Louisiana Power Plants
Ranked #16 out of 54 Louisiana Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 96.9% Other Gas : 3.1%
Previous Operator Axiall Corp (2013 to 2021)
Westlake Chemicals & Vinyls LLC (2022 to 2023)

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Westlake Plaquemine Details

Summary Information
Plant NameWestlake Plaquemine (55051)
Plant Address26100 Hwy 405, Plaquemine, LA 70765
UtilityWestlake Chemicals & Vinyls LLC (65195)
Latitude, Longitude30.2586, -91.185
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 1997
Annual Generation 1.5 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 96.9% Other Gas : 3.1%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number96-53-000; '96-583-000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code (325188)
Sector Industrial CHP (7)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerEntergy Louisiana LLC (11241) LA
Grid Voltage 34.50 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name ACADIAN GAS P L SYS
BRIDGELINE HOLDINGS LP
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator X773 Details Operating May 1997

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationEES.AXLPLQ
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataEES.AXLPLQ
Nameplate Capacity102 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity75 MW
Winter Capacity90 MW
Minimum Load58 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1997
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsYes
Other ModificationsJune 2025
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceNG / OG

Generator X774 Details Operating May 1997

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationEES.AXLPLQ
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataEES.AXLPLQ
Nameplate Capacity102 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity75 MW
Winter Capacity90 MW
Minimum Load58 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1997
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceNG / OG

Generator X775 Details Operating May 1997

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationEES.AXLPLQ
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataEES.AXLPLQ
Nameplate Capacity102 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity75 MW
Winter Capacity90 MW
Minimum Load58 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 1997
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceNG / OG

Westlake Plaquemine Plant Owners

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