The company, which upgraded burners and fuel after buying the coal-fired plant, intends to provide affordable power to cooperative customers in the state.
These additional changes and upgrades at Big Cajun II would result in reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions.
Louisiana Generating president Jennifer Vosburg remarked about the work the company has done at its Big Cajun II plant to reduce emissions.
"We are equally proud of the work we will do over the next three years to make Big Cajun II even cleaner," Vosburg added.
Plans are there to convert three units at the generating station from coal to natural gas to meet US EPA’s Mercury Air Toxics Standards (MATS) requirements.
In addition, the US-based power firm will install activated carbon injection on another unit and upgrade the electrostatic precipitators.
"This conversion will allow us to meet new EPA regulations as we see greater diversity and flexibility in our ability to meet the power needs of our customers on the hottest and coldest days," Vosburg said.
