Ascension, Louisiana · Plant code 56248

Shell Chemical

Shell Chemical is a natural gas plant in Ascension, Louisiana. This page is assembled from imported EIA-860, EIA-923, and EPA eGRID records.

Primary fuel Natural Gas

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Total capacity 80 MW

Plant nameplate capacity.

Annual generation 572,325 MWh

Annual output from imported EIA and EPA records.

Capacity factor 80%

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Operations

Operations details

Sector Industrial CHP

Utility, IPP, industrial, or commercial style ownership.

Status Operating

Current operating status in the imported records.

Online year 2,002

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Location Geismar, Louisiana

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Emissions

Emissions details

CO2 171,967 tons

Annual plant-level total.

SO2 5 tons

Annual sulfur dioxide.

NOx 471 tons

Annual nitrogen oxides.

CO2 rate 614 lbs/MWh

Emission intensity, when available.

Fuel mix

Generation by fuel at the site.

Natural Gas 572,325 MWh · 100% of generation

Ownership

Who owns the plant.

Owner Shell Chemical LP - Geismar

100%

Generators

Generator-level detail

Generator	Technology	Fuel	Capacity	Status	Online
101G	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Natural Gas	40 MW	Operating	2,002
201G	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine	Natural Gas	40 MW	Operating	2,002

Generation trend

Monthly output pattern

51,625 MWh

Jan

38,608 MWh

Feb

41,426 MWh

Mar

45,077 MWh

Apr

48,945 MWh

May

52,216 MWh

Jun

58,864 MWh

Jul

53,813 MWh

Aug

47,739 MWh

Sep

45,587 MWh

Oct

44,276 MWh

Nov

44,147 MWh

Dec

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