KapStone Kraft Paper Corp

100 Gaston Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870

Plant Summary Information

KapStone Kraft Paper Corp is ranked #41 out of 868 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

KapStone Kraft Paper Corp is comprised of 1 generator and generated 44.2 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.

Plant Name	KapStone Kraft Paper Corp
Utility Name	Westrock Kraft Paper, LLC
Location	Halifax County, NC
Initial Operation Date	January 1966
Last Update	May 2025
Annual Generation	180.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	11.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,525 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #60 out of 80 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #41 out of 868 North Carolina Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 4 North Carolina Black Liquor Power Plants
Fuel Types	Black Liquor : 63.8% Bituminous Coal : 15.6% Natural Gas : 11.2% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 8.9%
Previous Operator	KapStone Kraft Paper Corp (2013 to 2020) Westrock Kraft Paper, LLC (2021 to 2024)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	KapStone Kraft Paper Corp (50254)
Plant Address	100 Gaston Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Utility	Westrock Kraft Paper, LLC (64508)
Latitude, Longitude	36.4769, -77.6414
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to May 2025
Initial Operation Date	January 1966
Annual Generation	180.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Black Liquor : 63.8% Bituminous Coal : 15.6% Natural Gas : 11.2% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 8.9%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	90-212-000
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	SERC
Balancing Authority	PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS Code	Paperboard Mills (32213)
Sector	Industrial CHP (7)
Water Source	Roanoke River
Ash Impoundment	Yes Not Lined Operating
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) NC
Grid Voltage	13.80 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	B
Energy Source	Black Liquor / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil / Natural Gas / Agricultural By-Products / Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Startup Source	Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Pulverized Coal Technology	Yes
Subcritical Technology	Yes
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	Yes

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	WDS / RFO / NG
Switch When Operating	Yes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas	8 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas	8 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil	8 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil	8 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil	1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas	1H
Factors That Limit Switching	Yes
Storage Limits	Yes

Owner Name	Address	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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