International Paper Riegelwood Mill
865 John L Riegel Road, Riegelwood, NC 28456Plant Summary Information
International Paper Riegelwood Mill is ranked #17 out of 80 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
International Paper Riegelwood Mill is comprised of 2 generators and generated 78.2 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.
| Plant Name | International Paper Riegelwood Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | International Paper Co-Riegelwood |
| Location | Columbus County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1951 |
| Last Update | Jun 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 313.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,876 out of 12,327 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #17 out of 80 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #25 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 4 North Carolina Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 85.5% Natural Gas : 14.5% |
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Monthly Net Generation for International Paper Riegelwood Mill
International Paper Riegelwood Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | International Paper Riegelwood Mill (54656) |
| Plant Address | 865 John L Riegel Road, Riegelwood, NC 28456 |
| Utility | International Paper Co-Riegelwood (9210) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.3533, -78.2137 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jun 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 313.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 85.5% Natural Gas : 14.5% |
| 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 | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Paperboard Mills (32213) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Cape Fear River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator NO3 Details Operating December 1976
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 44 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1976 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Residual Fuel Oil / 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 | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / RFO / NG / SLW |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 40 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 40 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 40 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 40 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Generator NO4 Details Operating December 2024
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 17.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2024 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Residual Fuel Oil / 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 | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / RFO / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 40 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 40 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 40 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 40 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
International Paper Riegelwood Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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