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title: "Entergy Arkansas breaks ground on 446-MW Ironwood gas-fired power plant in Malvern, Arkansas"
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description: "Entergy has commenced construction on the 446-MW Ironwood Power Station, a natural gas facility in Malvern, Arkansas. Located at the existing Lake Catherine site, the plant aims for 40% improved fuel efficiency and flexible capacity to meet rising demand. It will replace the retiring Lake Catherine Unit 4 by end-2027, creating up to 260 peak jobs."
datetime: "2026-08-20T20:56:27.000Z"
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# Entergy Arkansas breaks ground on 446-MW Ironwood gas-fired power plant in Malvern, Arkansas

-   Entergy broke ground on the 446-megawatt Ironwood Power Station, a simple-cycle natural gas combustion turbine plant in Malvern, Arkansas. \* Project targets up to 40% better fuel efficiency, aiming to cut fuel costs while adding flexible capacity to meet rising demand. \* Facility will be built on 20 acres at the existing Lake Catherine site, replacing Lake Catherine Unit 4 scheduled to retire at end-2027. \* Construction expected to peak at about 260 jobs, with a focus on local contractors. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Entergy Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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