In Calcasieu County, Louisiana (LA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is R S Nelson?

1 GW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Entergy Louisiana LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as R S Nelson LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Entergy Louisiana LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "R S Nelson LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is R S Nelson still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

R S Nelson

R S Nelson is a 1 GW coal power plant in Calcasieu County, Louisiana, operated by Entergy Louisiana LLC. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1959 and 1982.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 1,433.6 MW; 1,128.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1959–1982
EIA plant ID: 1393

Where it is

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County: Calcasieu County, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.2844, -93.2911
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Entergy Louisiana LLC
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Coke
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 615 MW, Natural gas 592 MW, Petroleum 227 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Entergy Louisiana LLC reports to EIA →

R S Nelson: FAQ

Where is R S Nelson?: In Calcasieu County, Louisiana (LA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is R S Nelson?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns R S Nelson?: EIA-860M names Entergy Louisiana LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as R S Nelson LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Entergy Louisiana LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "R S Nelson LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is R S Nelson still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.