Where is Coughlin Power Station?

In Evangeline 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 Coughlin Power Station?

923 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Coughlin Power Station?

EIA-860M names Cleco Power 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 Coughlin Power Station LLC?

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

Is Coughlin Power Station still running?

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

Coughlin Power Station

Coughlin Power Station is a 923 MW natural gas power plant in Evangeline County, Louisiana, operated by Cleco Power LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1961 and 2000.

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: 922.8 MW; 727 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1961–2000
EIA plant ID: 1396

Where it is

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County: Evangeline County, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.8439, -92.2611
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Cleco Power LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant Cleco Power LLC reports to EIA →

Coughlin Power Station: FAQ

Where is Coughlin Power Station?: In Evangeline 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 Coughlin Power Station?: 923 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Coughlin Power Station?: EIA-860M names Cleco Power 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 Coughlin Power Station LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Cleco Power 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 "Coughlin Power Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Coughlin Power Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.