Entergy Mississippi LLC has closed its purchase of the 810-megawatt Choctaw County Generating Station. The transaction represents a major step toward modernizing the electric grid and providing additional efficient, clean energy for customers.

The Choctaw County Generating Station is a clean and modern combined-cycle natural gas turbine unit, consisting of three combustion turbines, a steam turbine and an air-cooled condenser. The plant will employ 27 people.

The facility’s technology uses natural gas and its steam byproduct to produce clean, affordable electricity. It is also environmentally friendly and furthers Entergy Corp.’s reputation as one of the cleanest utilities in the country.

For more information, visit www.entergy-mississippi.com or call (800) 368-3749.