Ashdown
285 Hwy. 71 South, Ashdown, AR 71822Plant Summary Information
Ashdown is ranked #1 out of 80 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ashdown is comprised of 4 generators and generated 152.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Ashdown |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Domtar Industries Inc |
| Location | Little River County, AR |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1968 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 585.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 25.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,168 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 80 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 112 Arkansas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 3 Arkansas Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 69.2% Natural Gas : 13.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 9.8% Bituminous Coal : 6.3% Tire-derived Fuels : 1.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ashdown
Ashdown Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ashdown (54104) |
| Plant Address | 285 Hwy. 71 South, Ashdown, AR 71822 |
| Utility | Domtar Industries Inc (5262) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.6417, -94.1083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1968 |
| Annual Generation | 585.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 69.2% Natural Gas : 13.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 9.8% Bituminous Coal : 6.3% Tire-derived Fuels : 1.1% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 89-318-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | (322122) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Millwood Lake |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southwestern Electric Power Co (17698) AR |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CENTERPOINT ENERGY ARKLA |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1968
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 17 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil / Tire-derived Fuels |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / RFO / TDF / BIT / BLQ |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 1979
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1979 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil / Tire-derived Fuels |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / BIT / NG / TDF / RFO / BLQ |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating April 1991
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 33 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 33 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil / Tire-derived Fuels |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / NG / TDF / RFO / BIT |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating April 1991
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 38 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil / Tire-derived Fuels |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / NG / TDF / BIT / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Ashdown Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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