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WestRock (TX) is a 57.7 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by WestRock (TX) since 1969. Ranked #43 of 156 biomass plants in the United States, WestRock's 57.7 MW represents 1.11% of the country's total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United States is Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, making WestRock 2.99 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Sabine (1,811.8 MW, Gas), Cottonwood Energy Project (1,433.6 MW, Gas), and ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery (677.8 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Texas, approximately 130 km from Houston.

Capacity
57.7 MW
Commissioning Year
1969

57 years old

Owner
WestRock (TX)
Location
30.3419°, -94.0656°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,792. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #12,587 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #189 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

57 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

WestRock (TX) operates 1 plants totalling 58 MW

Regional density

32 plants within 100 km, 8,951 MW combined

Nearest plant: Hardin County Peaking Facility (18.4 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 30.341900, -94.065600
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
75.6 Kt
329 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.31 Mt
Over 57 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
16.4K
cars per year
10.1K
homes per year
3.4M
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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