Escanaba Mill— 122.4 MW Biomass
Escanaba Mill is a 122.4 MW biomass power plant located in the United States, operated by Verso Escanaba LLC since its commissioning in 1975. The facility generates electricity from biomass and waste materials, contributing to the renewable energy sector. It ranks as the 5th largest biomass plant in the United States. With 122.4 MW, it represents 2.36% of the country's total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The United States has 156 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 5,191 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, Escanaba Mill is approximately 71% the size. Biomass energy is increasingly important in the United States, contributing to about 1% of the total electricity generation. The plant's location in Michigan allows it to utilize local wood and agricultural waste resources. Escanaba Mill is situated approximately 10 miles from the city of Escanaba.
51 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,907. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,186 worldwide by installed capacity
- #46 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
51 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Verso Escanaba LLC operates 1 plants totalling 122 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 736 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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