DeRidder Mill— 61.5 MW Biomass
DeRidder Mill is a 61.5 MW biomass and waste power plant in the United States, operated by Packaging Corporation of America since 1969. Ranked #42 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 61.5 MW represents 1.18% 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 DeRidder Mill 2.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Toledo Bend (81 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Louisiana, approximately 80 km northwest of Lake Charles.
57 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,708. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #12,209 worldwide by installed capacity
- #173 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
57 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Packaging Corporation of America operates 1 plants totalling 62 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 7,537 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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