Lake Charles Plant — United States of America
Cogeneration power plant in Louisiana, United States of America. Approximate location 30.1489, -93.3356.
CogenerationLouisianaUnited States of AmericaCCGT · HRSGCO₂ modelled
Lake Charles Plant is a 36.4 MW cogeneration power plant in Louisiana, United States of America. It is operated by Rain CII Carbon LLC. Based on reported annual generation of 195 GWh, it can supply roughly 56k homes. It ranks #4053 of 10,884 United States of America power plants by installed capacity. Commissioned in 2013, it is around 13 years old — relatively modern. Its modelled annual emissions are 34,859 t CO₂/yr (Climate TRACE), equivalent to about 8.1k cars driven for a year. In context, the national grid averages 384 gCO₂/kWh (43.0% low-carbon) (2025).
Plant data: WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0), id USA0058310.
Data status
Known data
Modelled source data
Calculated from dataset
Known, modelled and calculated values are kept separate. Missing fields are shown as unavailable.
Data provenance
Source of the capacity and fuel values:
capacity: Wikidata P2109; fuel: WRI GPPD
In context: how this plant compares
At 36.4 MW, Lake Charles Plant is well above the median cogeneration plant in United States of America (26 MW). Technically it is described as CCGT; combined-cycle with a heat-recovery steam generator (HRSG). This facility converts its energy source into electricity for the grid; its capacity, fuel type and location determine its role in the national power mix.
Capacity comparison computed from the WRI Global Power Plant Database; fuel-type context is general engineering background.
~34,859 t CO₂/yr (modelled) — in everyday terms
This facility's annual emissions are roughly equivalent to:
Equivalencies via US EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies; modelled emissions from Climate TRACE.
Key facts
- Load factor
- 61%, from 195 GWh of reported generation; the median for 31 cogeneration plants in United States of America that report generation is 47%
- Generation trend
- 133 GWh in 2013 and 195 GWh in 2019 (+47%)
- Highest and lowest year
- 2019: 195 GWh; 2013: 133 GWh
- Share of United States of America cogeneration capacity
- 3.5% of 1,037 MW across 34 plants in this dataset
- Age among peers
- 30 of 34 dated cogeneration plants in United States of America are older
Calculated from the capacity and generation records in this dataset (WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0)).
Reported generation trend
Annual generation (GWh), WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0).
Owner
Operated by Rain CII Carbon LLC.
Local climate & thermal context
This cogeneration plant produces electricity and useful heat together for higher fuel efficiency. It sits in a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) — Northern Hemisphere, latitude 30.1°N — which shapes how much energy it can produce and how its output varies through the year.
Monthly mean temperature
Heating degree-days here run 72% below the median power plant in this dataset — a proxy for how much extra energy heated equipment must replace through its surfaces in winter.
Climate heat-demand index: 23/100 — this site sits in the bottom third of the power plants we cover by heating degree-days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000 monthly normals, 10 arc-min, CC BY 4.0); zone: Köppen-Geiger world climate classification (Kottek et al. 2006, 0.5° grid). Degree-days & heat-demand index computed by PowerAtlas — a modelled heat-demand proxy, not a measured site figure.
Site climate & environmental severity
This site sits in an aggressive, high-corrosion environment (estimated ISO 9223 class C5 — Very high), with marine salt corrosion the leading environmental stress.
Indicative estimate via the ISO 9223:2012 informative method (atmospheric corrosivity from temperature, time-of-wetness and airborne salinity), using WorldClim climate normals, the Köppen-Geiger class and coast distance. Indicative, not a measured corrosion rate.
How it compares & nearby plants
The #12 largest cogeneration power plant of 34 in United States of America by capacity.
United States of America has 34 cogeneration power plants in this dataset, together about 1,037 MW of capacity.
Nearby power plants
- Calcasieu · Gas · 358.8 MW · Louisiana
- CITGO Refinery Powerhouse · Gas · 75 MW · Louisiana
- Lake Charles Polymers · Gas · 31.1 MW · Louisiana
- Woodside Louisiana LNG Terminal power station · Gas · 430.4 MW · Louisiana
- RS Cogen · Gas · 493 MW · Louisiana
- PPG Powerhouse C · Gas · 357 MW · Louisiana
Location
Coordinates 30.1489, -93.3356 from WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0). View on OpenStreetMap.
Frequently asked questions
What type of power plant is Lake Charles Plant?
Lake Charles Plant is a 36.4 MW cogeneration power plant in Louisiana, United States of America, commissioned in 2013.
How much electricity does Lake Charles Plant generate?
Lake Charles Plant generates about 195 GWh of electricity per year.
Who operates Lake Charles Plant?
Lake Charles Plant is operated by Rain CII Carbon LLC.
How much CO₂ does Lake Charles Plant emit?
Lake Charles Plant has modelled emissions of about 34,859 tonnes of CO₂ per year (Climate TRACE).