Where is Brame Energy Center?

In Rapides 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 Brame Energy Center?

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

Who owns Brame Energy Center?

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 Brame Energy Center 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 "Brame Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Brame Energy Center still running?

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

Brame Energy Center

Brame Energy Center is a 2 GW oil-fired power plant in Rapides County, Louisiana, operated by Cleco Power LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1975 and 2010.

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: 1,707.3 MW; 1,550.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1975–2010
EIA plant ID: 6190

Where it is

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County: Rapides County, Louisiana
Coordinates: 31.395, -92.7167
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Cleco Power LLC
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Coke
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 704 MW, Coal 558 MW, Natural gas 446 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Brame Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Brame Energy Center?: In Rapides 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 Brame Energy Center?: 2 GW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Brame Energy Center?: 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 Brame Energy Center 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 "Brame Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Brame Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.