Where is Waterford 1 & 2?

In St Charles 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 Waterford 1 & 2?

487 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Waterford 1 & 2?

EIA-860M names Entergy Louisiana 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 Waterford 1 & 2 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Entergy Louisiana 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 "Waterford 1 & 2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Waterford 1 & 2 still running?

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

Waterford 1 & 2

Waterford 1 & 2 is a 487 MW natural gas power plant in St Charles County, Louisiana, operated by Entergy Louisiana LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1975 and 2009.

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: 486.5 MW; 449.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1975–2009
EIA plant ID: 8056

Where it is

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County: St Charles County, Louisiana
Coordinates: 29.9989, -90.4768
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Entergy Louisiana LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating (1) · Standby/Backup (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 446 MW, Petroleum 41 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Entergy Louisiana LLC reports to EIA →

Waterford 1 & 2: FAQ

Where is Waterford 1 & 2?: In St Charles 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 Waterford 1 & 2?: 487 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Waterford 1 & 2?: EIA-860M names Entergy Louisiana 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 Waterford 1 & 2 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Entergy Louisiana 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 "Waterford 1 & 2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Waterford 1 & 2 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.