Louisiana’s energy map is dominated by oil, gas and large industrial power users, but a small number of nuclear units also play an important role supplying steady baseload generation along the Mississippi River corridor. These sites are often sited near river access and industrial centers, making them part of the state’s broader energy and infrastructure network.
There are 2 Nuclear power plants in Louisiana, ranging from River Bend to Waterford 3. For each plant you’ll find below Location (nearest city, parish),Operator,Units & capacity (MW) so you can quickly compare where they sit, who runs them and how much they produce — you’ll find below.
What details does this list include for each plant?
Each entry lists the plant name plus Location (nearest city, parish),Operator,Units & capacity (MW), giving a concise snapshot you can use to identify where a plant is, which utility operates it, and its reported generating size.
Where can I check current operating status or licensing updates for River Bend and Waterford 3?
For up-to-date operating status, inspections and licensing actions consult the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission site and the plant operators’ official webpages or press releases; the list below provides core identifying data but not real-time operational status.
Nuclear Power Plants in Louisiana
| Plant name | Location (nearest city, parish) | Operator | Units & capacity (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford 3 | Killona, St. Charles Parish | Entergy Corporation | 1 PWR, 1,150 MW |
| River Bend | St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish | Entergy Corporation | 1 BWR, 975 MW |
Images and Descriptions
Waterford 3
Operational; commercial operation began 1985. Single-unit Westinghouse PWR producing about 1,150 MW net. Located near Killona on the Mississippi River, operated by Entergy; supplies baseload power to southeast Louisiana and is NRC licensed.
River Bend
Operational; commercial operation began 1986. Single-unit GE boiling water reactor (BWR) with about 975 MW net capacity. Located near St. Francisville on the Mississippi River, operated by Entergy and subject to NRC licensing.
