World Power Plants

International Paper Riverdale Mill104.2 MW Natural Gas

GasVerified: Jul 2026

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.

Capacity
104.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1987

39 years old

Owner
International Paper Co-Riverdl
Location
32.4260°, -86.8709°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,061. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,842 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,235 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

39 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

International Paper Co-Riverdl operates 1 plants totalling 104 MW

Regional density

20 plants within 100 km, 10,110 MW combined

Nearest plant: Jones Bluff (13.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 32.426000, -86.870900
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
201.3 Kt
411 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
7.85 Mt
Over 39 years of operation
Past Retirement
2017
9 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
43.8K
cars per year
26.8K
homes per year
9.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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