Where is Lake Charles Polymers?

In Calcasieu 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 Lake Charles Polymers?

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

Who owns Lake Charles Polymers?

EIA-860M names Equistar Chemicals LP 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 Lake Charles Polymers LLC?

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

Is Lake Charles Polymers still running?

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

Lake Charles Polymers

Lake Charles Polymers is a 31 MW natural gas power plant in Calcasieu County, Louisiana, operated by Equistar Chemicals LP. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2011.

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: 31.1 MW; 30.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2011
EIA plant ID: 57884

Where it is

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County: Calcasieu County, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.1966, -93.322
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Industrial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Equistar Chemicals LP
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

Every plant Equistar Chemicals LP reports to EIA →

Lake Charles Polymers: FAQ

Where is Lake Charles Polymers?: In Calcasieu 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 Lake Charles Polymers?: 31 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lake Charles Polymers?: EIA-860M names Equistar Chemicals LP 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 Lake Charles Polymers LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Equistar Chemicals LP 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 "Lake Charles Polymers LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lake Charles Polymers still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.