Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs
GA Hwy 273 W, Cedar Springs, GA 39832Plant Summary Information
Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs is ranked #23 out of 80 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs is comprised of 2 generators and generated 154.3 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC |
| Location | Early County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 533.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,244 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #23 out of 80 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 246 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 11 Georgia Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 45.7% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 20.8% Bituminous Coal : 17.7% Natural Gas : 9.3% Residual Fuel Oil : 4.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.4% |
| Previous Operator |
Georgia-PacificCedar Springs LLC (2013 to 2015) Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC (2016 to 2024) |
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Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs (54101) |
| Plant Address | GA Hwy 273 W, Cedar Springs, GA 39832 |
| Utility | Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC (7172) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.166, -85.0951 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Annual Generation | 533.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 45.7% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 20.8% Bituminous Coal : 17.7% Natural Gas : 9.3% Residual Fuel Oil : 4.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 2.4% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 93-114-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Paperboard Mills (32213) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Chattahoochee River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1963
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1963 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| 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 | BLQ / RFO / WDS / DFO / BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN2 Details Operating August 1965
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 51.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1965 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| 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 | BLQ / RFO / WDS / DFO / BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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