⛏ Coal Power Plants in Louisiana
Louisiana operates 3 coal power plants totaling 3,610 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 6.4M MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants3operating
Capacity3,610 MWnameplate
Generation6.4M MWhannual
All Louisiana coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cajun 2 | New Roads | Pointe Coupee County | 1,903 MW | Louisiana Generating Llc |
| Brame Energy Center | Lena | Rapides County | 1,707 MW | Cleco Power Llc |
| Dolet Hills | Mansfield | Desoto County | — | Cleco Power Llc |