Where is Formosa Plastics?

In East Baton Rouge 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 Formosa Plastics?

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

Who owns Formosa Plastics?

EIA-860M names Formosa Plastics Corp 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 Formosa Plastics LLC?

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

Is Formosa Plastics still running?

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

Formosa Plastics

Formosa Plastics is a 101 MW natural gas power plant in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana, operated by Formosa Plastics Corp. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1985 and 1996.

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: 100.8 MW; 82 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1985–1996
EIA plant ID: 54518

Where it is

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County: East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.4992, -91.1872
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Formosa Plastics Corp
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Steam Turbine
Status: Operating (3) · Standby/Backup (1)

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Formosa Plastics: FAQ

Where is Formosa Plastics?: In East Baton Rouge 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 Formosa Plastics?: 101 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Formosa Plastics?: EIA-860M names Formosa Plastics Corp 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 Formosa Plastics LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Formosa Plastics Corp 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 "Formosa Plastics LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Formosa Plastics still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.