Where is Big Cajun 2?

In Pointe Coupee 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 Big Cajun 2?

2 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Big Cajun 2?

EIA-860M names Louisiana Generating 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 Big Cajun 2 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Louisiana Generating 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 "Big Cajun 2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Big Cajun 2 still running?

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

Big Cajun 2

Big Cajun 2 is a 2 GW coal power plant in Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana, operated by Louisiana Generating LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1981 and 1983.

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: 1,902.9 MW; 1,614.7 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1981–1983
EIA plant ID: 6055

Where it is

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County: Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.7261, -91.3692
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Louisiana Generating LLC
Primary energy source: Coal
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Operating (2) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Coal 1 GW, Natural gas 626 MW. It is filed here under Coal, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Louisiana Generating LLC reports to EIA →

Big Cajun 2: FAQ

Where is Big Cajun 2?: In Pointe Coupee 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 Big Cajun 2?: 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Big Cajun 2?: EIA-860M names Louisiana Generating 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 Big Cajun 2 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Louisiana Generating 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 "Big Cajun 2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Big Cajun 2 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.