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1800 MW Sub. Coal operating in Jefferson, AR — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
1,800 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1980
Operating Since
Coordinates
34.4228, -92.1406
County
Jefferson, AR
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Entergy Arkansas LLC | — | Entergy |
| Owner(s) | Arkansas Electric Coop Corp, City Water and Light Plant, City of West Memphis - (AR), Conway Corporation, Entergy Arkansas LLC | — | Jonesboro |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The White Bluff Power Plant is a 1,800.0-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station operated by Entergy Arkansas in Barraque Township, Arkansas. The plant is owned and operated by Entergy and has one of the tallest chimneys in the world at 305 metres (1,001 ft), which was built in 1980.
Read more on WikipediaWhite Bluff is a coal-fired power plant located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. The plant has a total capacity of 1800 MW across two generators utilizing conventional steam coal technology and subbituminous coal (SUB) as its primary fuel. White Bluff is operated by Entergy Arkansas LLC and began commercial operation in 1980. The plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.
White Bluff is a significant power producer in Arkansas, ranking as the largest of 5 coal plants in the state. Nationally, it ranks 11th out of 75 coal plants. The plant's latest annual generation was 3,871,368 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 24.5%. Financial data indicates an installed cost of $503.69 per kW, based on FERC filings. The plant has been the subject of 10 news articles, with coverage focusing on industry trends, regulatory matters, and deals.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
SERC — SERC Reliability Corporation
Balancing Authority
531.4K MWh
Latest Month
3.9M MWh
Annual Generation
24.5%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
2443 lb/MWh
NOx
2 lb/MWh
SO₂
Steam turbine · Entergy Arkansas, Inc. · Data from 2015–2024
$605/kW
Installed Cost
$1/kW
Annual CapEx
$45.6/MWh
Operating Cost
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
EAI.WH_BLUFF1
Pricing Hub
ARKANSAS.HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-26
View all articlesMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
Grid Voltage
500.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
5 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.269 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.039 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
22.6%
Annual Net Gen
3561 GWh
CO₂eq
2461 lb/MWh
Subregion
SERC Mississippi Valley