89th largest plant in Louisiana · 9135th nationally
Enterprise Sugar Factory is a biomass power plant in Louisiana with a nameplate capacity of 3.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Enterprise Sugar Factory |
|---|---|
| Operator | M.a. Patout & Son Limited, Llc |
| City | Jeanerette |
| County | Iberia County |
| State | Louisiana |
| ZIP | 70544 |
| Coordinates | 29.90361, -91.72556 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Other Waste Biomass | AB | 2.0 MW | Retired | 1981 |
| 1000 | Other Waste Biomass | AB | 1.0 MW | Operating | 1981 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
Biomass plants burn wood, agricultural waste, or methane from landfills to generate steam and electricity. They are considered carbon-neutral over long timescales when fuel is sustainably sourced, but they produce particulate emissions similar to coal.