International Paper Riverdale Mill is a 104.2 MW gas-fired power plant located in Alabama, United States, operated by International Paper Co-Riverdl since its commissioning in 1987. The facility utilizes natural gas and waste as fuel sources to generate electricity. It ranks as the 921st largest gas plant in the United States. With 104.2 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The U.S. has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is about 2.4% the size. Natural gas is a dominant fuel source in the U.S. energy landscape, accounting for around 40% of total electricity generation. The Riverdale Mill plant contributes to the local energy supply while supporting the operations of the International Paper facility. It is situated approximately 130 km northeast of Montgomery in the southeastern region of Alabama.
39 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileGas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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