Louisiana Sugar Refining

Louisiana Sugar Refining is a 7 MW natural gas power plant in St James County, Louisiana, operated by Louisiana Sugar Refining LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1957 and 1977.

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
6.7 MW
5.3 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
1957–1977
EIA plant ID
10301

Where it is

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County
St James County, Louisiana
Coordinates
30.0497, -90.6839
Balancing authority
MISO
Sector
Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Louisiana Sugar Refining LLC
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status
Operating (2) · Standby/Backup (1)

Every plant Louisiana Sugar Refining LLC reports to EIA →

Louisiana Sugar Refining: FAQ

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