Georgia-Pacific Brewton Mill— 103.4 MW Biomass
Georgia-Pacific Brewton Mill is a 103.4 MW biomass power plant located in Brewton, Alabama, United States, operated by Georgia-Pacific Brewton LLC since its commissioning in 2005. The facility primarily utilizes biomass and has a secondary fuel source of gas for electricity generation. It is the 10th largest biomass plant in the United States. With 103.4 MW, it represents 1.99% 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 in the country, Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, Georgia-Pacific Brewton Mill is approximately 60% the size. Biomass contributes to the renewable energy mix in the United States, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. In Alabama, biomass is part of a broader strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. The plant is situated about 120 miles northeast of Mobile in the southern region of Alabama.
21 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,075. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,874 worldwide by installed capacity
- #68 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
21 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Georgia-Pacific Brewton LLC operates 1 plants totalling 103 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 6,776 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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