⛏ Coal Power Plants in Mississippi
Mississippi operates 1 coal power plant totaling 514 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 2.5M 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.
Plants1operating
Capacity513 MWnameplate
Generation2.5M MWhannual
All Mississippi coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hills Generating Facility | Ackerman | Choctaw County | 514 MW | Choctaw Generation L.p, L.l.l.p. |