R S Nelson is a 1.4 GW Conventional Steam Coal asset in MISO (Midcontinent), currently Operating.
R S Nelson is reported in Louisiana since 1959 under Entergy. Available operating and financial measures include 15.7% capacity factor and 1983 GWh annual generation; $1177/kW reported CapEx.
- Location
- Calcasieu, Louisiana
- Technology
- Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Coke
- Owner / parent
- Entergy
- Operator
- Entergy Louisiana LLC
- Grid
- MISO (Midcontinent)
- Plant ID
- 1393
What stands out
R S Nelson is a 1.4 GW Conventional Steam Coal asset in Louisiana with status Operating.
Latest annual operating measures report 15.7% capacity factor and 1983 GWh annual generation.
Available financial measures include $46.3/MWh OpEx, $1177/kW CapEx.
Latest linked story: “Entergy’s gas projects are one-third of MISO’s fast-track interconnection process” (Utility Dive, 2026-05-29).
Market and operating context
- ISO / market
- MISO (Midcontinent)
- Balancing authority
- Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
- NERC region
- SERC
- State rank
- #2 of 2
- National rank
- #27 of 100
Why it matters
For this asset in MISO (Midcontinent), operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.
