Entergy Mississippi Announces Construction of First New Power Station in 50 Years

For the first time in half a century, Entergy Mississippi is set to construct a new natural gas power station, aiming to ensure reliable and modern energy for its customers in the coming years. This advanced facility will mark the company’s first combined-cycle combustion turbine power station built from the ground up.

“As our customers’ needs and environmental factors evolve, so must our fleet. We’re investing in cleaner, more efficient power generation now, to help us keep bills lower for customers than they otherwise would be in the future,” said Haley Fisackerly, president and CEO of Entergy Mississippi.

The new power station will use dual-fuel technology, with natural gas as the primary fuel source, while also being designed to support blended hydrogen to generate reliable energy. The construction of this facility paves the way for the eventual retirement of the Gerald Andrus Steam Electric Station in Greenville. Entergy Mississippi’s goal is to replace older plants with more efficient, environmentally friendly technology that generates more electricity from the same amount of fuel while reducing carbon emissions.

Over the past two decades, Entergy Mississippi has acquired three natural gas power plants: Attala Plant in Sallis (2006), Hinds Energy Facility in Jackson (2012), and Choctaw Energy Facility in French Camp (2019). Along with these, the company operates the Sunflower Solar Station near Ruleville (2022) and owns part of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Port Gibson (1985), both of which contribute to emission-free electricity generation.

The new power station is expected to be operational by 2028, further enhancing the company’s diverse and reliable energy portfolio.