Graphic Packaging Intl Macon Mill
100 Graphic Packaging Intl Way, Macon, GA 31206Plant Summary Information
Graphic Packaging Intl Macon Mill is ranked #49 out of 78 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Graphic Packaging Intl Macon Mill is comprised of 4 generators and generated 89.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Graphic Packaging Intl Macon Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Riverwood Intl USA Inc |
| Location | Bibb County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1948 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 341.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 16.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,885 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 78 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 246 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 11 Georgia Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 51.8% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 41.4% Natural Gas : 4.2% Sludge Waste : 2.1% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Graphic Packaging Intl Macon Mill
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Graphic Packaging Intl Macon Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Graphic Packaging Intl Macon Mill (54464) |
| Plant Address | 100 Graphic Packaging Intl Way, Macon, GA 31206 |
| Utility | Riverwood Intl USA Inc (16024) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.7714, -83.6281 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1948 |
| Annual Generation | 341.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 51.8% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 41.4% Natural Gas : 4.2% Sludge Waste : 2.1% |
| 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Paper Manufacturing (322) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Ocmulgee River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 0001 Details Operating June 1948
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 12.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Waste/Other Oil / Sludge Waste / 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 |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / BIT / WO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 7.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 7.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 0002 Details Operating June 1948
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1948 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2026 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Waste/Other Oil / Sludge Waste / 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 |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / BIT / WO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 4.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 0004 Details Operating June 1981
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Waste/Other Oil / Sludge Waste / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / BIT / WO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 21.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 21.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 0005 Details Operating September 2013
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 39.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 39.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG |
|---|---|
Graphic Packaging Intl Macon Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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