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International Paper Eastover Facility— 109.6 MW Biomass

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International Paper Eastover Facility is a 109.6 MW biomass power plant located in Eastover, South Carolina, operated by International Paper Co since its commissioning in 1987. The facility generates electricity using biomass and waste as fuel sources, contributing to the state's renewable energy efforts. This plant ranks as the 8th largest biomass facility in the United States, which has a total of 156 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 5,191 MW. With its 109.6 MW capacity, the Eastover Facility represents approximately 2.11% of the country's total biomass generation capacity. The largest biomass plant in the U.S., Mansfield Mill, has a capacity of 172 MW, making the Eastover Facility about 63.7% the size of this facility. Biomass energy plays a growing role in South Carolina's energy mix, contributing to about 5% of the state's electricity generation. The use of biomass supports waste reduction and sustainable energy practices. The facility is located approximately 20 km southeast of Columbia in the central part of South Carolina.