Biron Mill
621 North Biron Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494Plant Summary Information
Biron Mill is ranked #19 out of 52 natural gas power plants in Wisconsin in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Biron Mill is comprised of 4 generators and generated 25.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Biron Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ND Paper, Inc. |
| Location | Wood County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1947 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 95.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,359 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #972 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 239 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #19 out of 52 Wisconsin Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 79.6% Subbituminous Coal : 20.4% |
| Previous Operators |
NewPage Corporation (2013 to 2014) Verso Corporation (2015 to 2015) Catalyst Paper - Biron Mill (2016 to 2017) ND Paper LLC (2018 to 2018) ND Paper, Inc. (2019 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Biron Mill
Biron Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Biron Mill (10234) |
| Plant Address | 621 North Biron Drive, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 |
| Utility | ND Paper, Inc. (61813) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.43, -89.78 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1947 |
| Annual Generation | 95.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 79.6% Subbituminous Coal : 20.4% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | (322122) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wisconsin River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Consolidated Water Power Co (4247) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | ANR PIPELINE COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating September 1947
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1947 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating October 1957
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN1 Details OA September 1964
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 15.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | September 1964 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| 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 | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / BIT / WDS |
|---|---|
Generator GEN5 Details Operating February 1987
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | SUB / WDS |
|---|---|
Biron Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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