International Paper Riegelwood Mill— 51.5 MW Biomass
International Paper Riegelwood Mill is a 51.5 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by International Paper Co-Riegelwood since 1973. Ranked #46 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 51.5 MW accounts for 0.99% 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 Riegelwood 3.34 times smaller. Nearby plants include Brunswick Nuclear (2,003.2 MW, Nuclear), Brunswick Nuclear Generating Station (2,003.2 MW, Nuclear), and L V Sutton Combined Cycle (851 MW, Gas). The facility is located in North Carolina, approximately 50 km from Wilmington.
53 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,896. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #12,971 worldwide by installed capacity
- #214 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
53 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
International Paper Co-Riegelwood operates 1 plants totalling 52 MW
128 plants within 100 km, 6,305 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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