White Bluff — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 6009
- Capacity
- 1800 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Coal
- Technology
- Conventional Steam Coal
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Jefferson, AR
- Operating Since
- 1980
- Generators
- 2
- Operator
- Entergy Arkansas LLC
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- 3,871,368 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 24.5%
- Balancing Authority
- Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
- ISO/RTO
- MISO
- NERC Region
- SERC
White Bluff
OperatingSub. Coal
Ranked #1 of 5 Sub. Coal plants in AR#13 of 103 nationally
1800 MW Sub. Coal operating in Jefferson, AR — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
EIAWD
1,800 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Conventional Steam Coal
Technology
1980
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
34.4228, -92.1406
County
Jefferson, AR
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Ownership & Operator
| 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 | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
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
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
500 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Generation
531.4K MWh
Latest Month
3.9M MWh
Annual Generation
24.5%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial DataBeta
Source: FERC Form 1HIGH
$605/kW
Installed Cost
$45.6/MWh
Operating Cost
Entergy Arkansas, Inc.
Reporting Utility
Annual Capital & Operating Expenses
Cumulative Installed Cost
Per-Unit Cost Trends
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidenceMarket Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
EAI.WH_BLUFF1
Pricing Hub
ARKANSAS.HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
News & Articles (10)Beta
General
Plans for Independence Power Plant undecided
The fate of the Independence Power Plant near Newark remains in limbo as its future owner grapples with what to do with it after it shuts...
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette·6 days ago
General
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives propose $2.6B natural gas power plant
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corp. on Tuesday asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission to approve its application to build a $2.6...
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette·1 weeks ago
Regulatory·state puc
State regulators approve new natural gas power plant in Jefferson County
On Thursday, the Arkansas Public Service Commission approved Entergy Arkansas's request to build a new electricity-generating natural gas...
Arkansas Public Service Commission (regulator)Entergy Arkansas (developer)
Arkansas Times·4 weeks ago
Deals·other
Quorum court OKs tax break for new $1.85B power plant
Above: A computer rendering of the proposed natural gas-fired plant that will be built on the location of the Independence Steam Electric...
White River Now·2 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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