Where is Bayou Cove Peaking Power?

In Acadia 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 Bayou Cove Peaking Power?

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

Who owns Bayou Cove Peaking Power?

EIA-860M names Bayou Cove Peaking 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 Bayou Cove Peaking Power LLC?

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

Is Bayou Cove Peaking Power still running?

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

Bayou Cove Peaking Power

Bayou Cove Peaking Power is a 416 MW natural gas power plant in Acadia County, Louisiana, operated by Bayou Cove Peaking Power, LLC. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2002.

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: 416 MW; 289.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2002
EIA plant ID: 55433

Where it is

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County: Acadia County, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.2825, -92.5997
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Bayou Cove Peaking Power, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Bayou Cove Peaking Power: FAQ

Where is Bayou Cove Peaking Power?: In Acadia 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 Bayou Cove Peaking Power?: 416 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Bayou Cove Peaking Power?: EIA-860M names Bayou Cove Peaking 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 Bayou Cove Peaking Power LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Bayou Cove Peaking 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 "Bayou Cove Peaking Power LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Bayou Cove Peaking Power still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.