Explore the largest coal power plants in Arkansas and see all the utility-scale coal projects in Arkansas on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of coal power plants in Arkansas. Each month, we track coal projects and update our list of the largest coal power plants in Arkansas.
As of May 2026, there are 5 utility-scale coal power plants in Arkansas, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 5,487 MW.
Total Coal Power Plants
5
Total Capacity
5,487 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of coal power plants in Arkansas. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,800 MW
Year Operational: August 1981
Location: Jefferson, Arkansas
1,800 MW
Year Operational: December 1984
Location: Independence, Arkansas
720 MW
Year Operational: September 2010
Location: Mississippi, Arkansas
609 MW
Year Operational: December 2012
Location: Hempstead, Arkansas
558 MW
Year Operational: May 1978
Location: Benton, Arkansas
609 MW
Year Operational: December 2012
Location: Hempstead, Arkansas
720 MW
Year Operational: September 2010
Location: Mississippi, Arkansas
1,800 MW
Year Operational: December 1984
Location: Independence, Arkansas
1,800 MW
Year Operational: August 1981
Location: Jefferson, Arkansas
558 MW
Year Operational: May 1978
Location: Benton, Arkansas
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