Leaf River Cellulose LLC— 50.4 MW Biomass
Leaf River Cellulose LLC is a 50.4 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by Leaf River Cellulose LLC and commissioned in 1983. Ranked #49 of 156 biomass plants in the United States, it represents 0.97% of the total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United States is Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, making Leaf River 3.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Moselle (510.5 MW, Gas), Sumrall II Solar Farm (52 MW, Solar), and Hattiesburg Solar Farm (50 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Mississippi, approximately 30 km from Hattiesburg.
43 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,920. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #13,053 worldwide by installed capacity
- #219 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
43 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Leaf River Cellulose LLC operates 1 plants totalling 50 MW
15 plants within 100 km, 6,433 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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