Michoud
NEW ORLEANS, LA · Orleans · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Michoud ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#7,210 of 8,713 nationally; #429 of 531 in LA), a lower-footprint comparator in Power Plants.
- National rank #7,210 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #429 of 531 in LA
- #1,383 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- -99.0% since 2011
Michoud vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
14,503 7210th of 8713 higher than 1,503 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2016
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #1,383 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 14,503 |
| 2015 | 1,015,636 |
| 2014 | 1,181,458 |
| 2013 | 924,932 |
| 2012 | 1,448,146 |
| 2011 | 1,485,153 |
Facility insight: Michoud
Michoud (ID 1001608) reported 15K MT CO₂e for 2016 in Orleans, LA (#7,210 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2016, annual CO₂e fell 99.0%; peak load was 1.5M MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2016, a complete 6-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 1.5M MT CO2e; latest 2016 sits 99% below that peak (15K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2015→2016 (-98.6%, 1.0M MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Michoud rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Michoud ranks #7,210 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #429 of 531 facilities in LA (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Michoud? ▼
Michoud's 15K MT CO₂e is higher than 1,503 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (17%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Michoud emit? ▼
Michoud reported 15K MT CO2e in 2016.
Where does Michoud rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Michoud ranks #1,383 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Michoud reducing emissions? ▼
Over 6 reporting years (2011–2016), Michoud's emissions have decreased by 99%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Lower-footprint peers outside LA: nearest CO₂e totals and same-sector reporters for context.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside LA (15K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
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