Entergy Arkansas Plans $1.6 Billion Jefferson Power Station
On November 6, Entergy Arkansas revealed new details about its Jefferson Power Station, a natural gas power plant to be constructed near the existing White Bluff coal-fired plant in Jefferson County. The White Bluff plant is set to cease coal operations in 2028 following a 2021 agreement with the Sierra Club and National Parks Conservation Association.
Facility Details and Capacity
The Jefferson Power Station will be a 754-megawatt combined cycle combustion turbine (CCCT) plant powered by natural gas. It is designed to supply electricity to more than 355,000 homes and is expected to become operational in 2029. The plant will employ approximately 22 full-time workers.
Economic and Community Impact
- The project will require a $1.6 billion investment from Entergy.
- Construction is estimated to generate $2.9 billion in total economic impact.
- The development will support over 3,600 jobs.
- It will contribute $128 million in local, county, and sales taxes to fund schools, infrastructure, and essential services.
Leadership Perspective
“Jefferson Power Station represents a cornerstone investment in Arkansas’ energy future,” said Laura Landreaux, president and CEO of Entergy Arkansas. “This facility will strengthen reliability, keep costs low for our customers, and provide the dependable energy supply our communities need to thrive.”
Author's summary: Entergy Arkansas’s $1.6 billion Jefferson Power Station aims to replace coal with natural gas, creating significant economic benefits and ensuring a reliable, affordable energy supply for the state’s future.
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