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International Paper Pine Hill Mill77.4 MW Waste

Waste

International Paper Pine Hill Mill is a 77.4 MW waste power plant in the United States, operated by International Paper Co. since 1974. Ranked #21 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 77.4 MW accounts for 0.79% of the United States' total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making this facility 2.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Millers Ferry (101.1 MW, Hydro), Alabama Pine Pulp (69 MW, Biomass), and Alabama River Pulp (48 MW, Biomass). The plant is located in Alabama, approximately 150 km west of Montgomery.

Capacity
77.4 MW
Commissioning Year
1974

52 years old

Owner
International Paper Co.
Location
31.9698°, -87.4806°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 31.969800, -87.480600
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
156.6 Kt
475 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
8.14 Mt
Over 52 years of operation
Past Retirement
1999
27 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
34.0K
cars per year
20.9K
homes per year
7.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Waste
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview

Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.

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