Georgia-Pacific Big Island

9909 Lee Jackson Highway, Big Island, VA 24526

Plant Summary Information

Georgia-Pacific Big Island is ranked #28 out of 36 natural gas power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Georgia-Pacific Big Island is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.8 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.

Plant Name	Georgia-Pacific Big Island
Utility Name	GP Big Island LLC
Location	Bedford County, VA
Initial Operation Date	June 1920
Last Update	Nov 2025
Annual Generation	36.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	5.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #4,506 out of 12,574 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,330 out of 2,244 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #109 out of 233 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #28 out of 36 Virginia Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 64.5% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 25.2% Black Liquor : 7.6% Other Biomass Solids : 2.3%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Georgia-Pacific Big Island (50479)
Plant Address	9909 Lee Jackson Highway, Big Island, VA 24526
Utility	GP Big Island LLC (7167)
Latitude, Longitude	37.534, -79.357
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Nov 2025
Initial Operation Date	June 1920
Annual Generation	36.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 64.5% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 25.2% Black Liquor : 7.6% Other Biomass Solids : 2.3%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	84-158-000
FERC Small Power Producer Status	Yes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number	84-160-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Paperboard Mills (32213)
Sector	Industrial CHP (7)
Water Source	James River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Appalachian Power Co (733) VA
Grid Voltage	69.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1920
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	1
Summer Capacity	0.2 MW
Winter Capacity	0.2 MW
Minimum Load	0.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	June 1920
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Energy Source	Water
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Black Liquor / Other Biomass Solids
Startup Source	Wood/Wood Waste Solids / 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	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	WDS / OBS / NG

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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