International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill
1785 Weyerhaeuser Rd., New Bern, NC 28563Plant Summary Information
International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill is ranked #39 out of 877 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill is comprised of 1 generator and generated 43.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | GFC - New Bern Mill |
| Location | Craven County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1969 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 192.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,648 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 78 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 877 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 4 North Carolina Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 82.0% Natural Gas : 18.0% |
| Previous Operators |
Weyerhaeuser Co NR, New Bern CF (2013 to 2015) International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill (2016 to 2024) GFC - New Bern Mill (2025 to 2025) |
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International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill (50188) |
| Plant Address | 1785 Weyerhaeuser Rd., New Bern, NC 28563 |
| Utility | GFC - New Bern Mill (20511) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.212, -77.1144 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 192.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 82.0% Natural Gas : 18.0% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | QF06-88-001 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Paper Manufacturing (322) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Neuse River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG2 Details Operating April 2014
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 33 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / NG / DFO / OBG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 24 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 24 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 10 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | OVER |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 72H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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