GCF US Holdings LLC Columbus Mill
4335 Carson Road, Columbus, MS 39703Plant Summary Information
GCF US Holdings LLC Columbus Mill is ranked #1 out of 77 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
GCF US Holdings LLC Columbus Mill is comprised of 4 generators and generated 102.3 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | GCF US Holdings LLC Columbus Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | GCF US Holdings LLC (Columbus Mill) |
| Location | Lowndes County, MS |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1982 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 522.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,311 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 77 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 58 Mississippi Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 4 Mississippi Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 78.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 10.6% Natural Gas : 9.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
| Previous Operators |
Weyerhaeuser Co (2013 to 2015) International Paper Columbus Mill (2016 to 2024) GCF US Holdings LLC (Columbus Mill) (2025 to 2025) |
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GCF US Holdings LLC Columbus Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | GCF US Holdings LLC Columbus Mill (50184) |
| Plant Address | 4335 Carson Road, Columbus, MS 39703 |
| Utility | GCF US Holdings LLC (Columbus Mill) (20492) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.3602, -88.46 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 522.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 78.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 10.6% Natural Gas : 9.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 94-124-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Paper Manufacturing (322) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) MS |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG2 Details Operating June 1982
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 46 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 46 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Ultrasupercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / DFO / BIT |
|---|---|
Generator TG3 Details Operating June 1982
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 14.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Ultrasupercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / DFO / BIT |
|---|---|
Generator TG4 Details Standby August 1987
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | August 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Ultrasupercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / DFO / BIT |
|---|---|
Generator TG1 Details Operating April 1990
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 64 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 64 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 64 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Distillate Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Ultrasupercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / DFO / BIT |
|---|---|
GCF US Holdings LLC Columbus Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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