Cargill B6 Biofactory— 2.2 MW Biomass
Cargill B6 Biofactory is a 2.2 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by Pico Energy LLC since 2009. Ranked #113 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 2.2 MW represents 0.04% 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 Cargill B6 78.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Lower Salmon (60 MW, Hydro), Twin Falls (52.7 MW, Hydro), and High Mesa (40 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Idaho, approximately 160 km from Boise.
17 years old
United States of America, North America
- 7,811. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #33,568 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,148 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
17 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Pico Energy LLC operates 1 plants totalling 2 MW
66 plants within 100 km, 1,151 MW combined
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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