R S Nelson

Westlake, Louisiana

Capacity
1,597 MW
Status
Operating
Fuel
Coal
Technology
Conventional Steam Coal
Operator
Entergy Louisiana LLC
City
Westlake
County
Calcasieu County
State
Louisiana
Operational date
February 1959
Balancing authority
MISO

R S Nelson is a 1,597 MW coal power plant in Westlake, Louisiana. Operated by Entergy Louisiana LLC, it has been operating since 1959. The facility is located in Calcasieu County, within the MISO balancing authority.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)