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International Paper Franklin Mill

34040 Union Camp Dr., Franklin, VA 23851

Plant Summary Information

International Paper Franklin Mill is ranked #26 out of 78 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

International Paper Franklin Mill is comprised of 1 generator and generated 66.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.

Plant NameInternational Paper Franklin Mill
Utility NameGFC - Franklin
LocationIsle of Wight County, VA
Initial Operation DateNovember 1977
Last Update Aug 2026
Annual Generation 277.3 GWh
Annual Consumption 6.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,168 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #26 out of 78 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #36 out of 245 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 5 Virginia Black Liquor Power Plants
Fuel Types Black Liquor : 87.9% Natural Gas : 12.1%
Previous Operator International Paper (2013 to 2024)
GFC - Franklin (2025 to 2025)

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International Paper Franklin Mill Details

Summary Information
Plant NameInternational Paper Franklin Mill (52152)
Plant Address34040 Union Camp Dr., Franklin, VA 23851
UtilityGFC - Franklin (9348)
Latitude, Longitude36.6803, -76.9128
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Aug 2026
Initial Operation DateNovember 1977
Annual Generation 277.3 GWh
Fuel Types Black Liquor : 87.9% Natural Gas : 12.1%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number84-135-001
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code (322122)
Sector Industrial CHP (7)
Water SourceWells
Ash Impoundment Yes   Lined   Operating
Transmission / Distribution OwnerVirginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator GEN9 Details Operating November 1977

TechnologyWood/Wood Waste Biomass
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation1075455179
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data35010337
Nameplate Capacity36.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity36.1 MW
Winter Capacity36.1 MW
Minimum Load5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 1977
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceBlack Liquor / Natural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Pulverized Coal TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceNG / BLQ

International Paper Franklin Mill Plant Owners

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