Escanaba Mill
7100 County 426 M-5 Road, Escanaba, MI 49829Plant Summary Information
Escanaba Mill is ranked #39 out of 80 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Escanaba Mill is comprised of 3 generators and generated 97.4 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Escanaba Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Billerud Escanaba LLC |
| Location | Delta County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1969 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 466.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,414 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 80 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #25 out of 263 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Michigan Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 45.6% Natural Gas : 30.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 23.1% Residual Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| Previous Operators |
NewPage Corp-Escanaba (2013 to 2013) Verso Corporation ? Escanaba Paper Company (2014 to 2014) Verso Corp Escanaba Paper Co (2015 to 2015) Verso Escanaba LLC (2016 to 2021) Billerud Escanaba LLC (2022 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Escanaba Mill
Escanaba Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Escanaba Mill (10208) |
| Plant Address | 7100 County 426 M-5 Road, Escanaba, MI 49829 |
| Utility | Billerud Escanaba LLC (55867) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.8044, -87.0891 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 466.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 45.6% Natural Gas : 30.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 23.1% Residual Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 01-81-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | (322122) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Upper Peninsula Power Co (19578) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | DTE GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator NO.7 Details Operating January 1969
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
| Summer Capacity | 32 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32 MW |
| Minimum Load | 27.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1969 |
| 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 |
| 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 | NG / RFO / BIT / SLW |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 26 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 26 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 18 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 18 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator NO.8 Details Operating January 1972
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.96 |
| Summer Capacity | 23 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 23 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1972 |
| 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 |
| 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 / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 8 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 8 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator NO9 Details Operating January 1982
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Minimum Load | 45 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1982 |
| 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 |
| 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 | BIT / WDS / NG / SLW |
|---|---|
Escanaba Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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