Alabama River Pulp— 48 MW Biomass
Alabama River Pulp is a 48 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by Alabama River Cellulose LLC since 1978. Ranked #52 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 48 MW represents 0.92% of the United States' total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United States is Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, making Alabama River Pulp 3.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Charles R Lowman (538 MW, Coal), International Paper Pine Hill Mill (77.4 MW, Waste), and Alabama Pine Pulp (69 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Alabama, approximately 70 km north of Mobile.
48 years old
United States of America, North America
- 3,023. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #14,335 worldwide by installed capacity
- #235 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
48 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Alabama River Cellulose LLC operates 2 plants totalling 117 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 5,022 MW combined
Nearest plant: Packaging Corporation of America Jackson Mill (40.2 km)
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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