Wind-resistant feeder upgrades in Fourchon, Grand Isle and Golden Meadow increase resilience.
Thibodaux, Louisiana: $20.1 million
Project Description
Entergy, working with the parish and the port, will reinforce four electric feeders in two primary locations to withstand 150 mph winds to protect residents and critical infrastructure. For the Fourchon Substation, Feeder X3613 will have its poles upgraded from wood to steel to better withstand extreme weather and increase reliability. Feeder X3612’s—backup for Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, LLC, and Grand Isle—load capacity will increase. In the Original Port Area, Feeder X3614 will become a self-healing loop—preventing outages and allowing for quicker power restoration. Upgraded wires will support future expansion. Golden Meadow Feeder X3723 will see poles upgraded to more durable wood. They will resist lightning and supply power to Golden Meadow and Leeville and be a backup for Grand Isle and Port Fourchon. This project ensures reliable power during extreme weather events to protect critical infrastructure and economic stability.