KapStone Kraft Paper Corp
100 Gaston Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870Plant Summary Information
KapStone Kraft Paper Corp is ranked #42 out of 873 power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
KapStone Kraft Paper Corp is comprised of 1 generator and generated 49.4 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | KapStone Kraft Paper Corp |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Westrock Kraft Paper, LLC |
| Location | Halifax County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1966 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 179.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,608 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #64 out of 80 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #42 out of 873 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 4 North Carolina Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 63.4% Bituminous Coal : 16.2% Natural Gas : 10.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 9.5% |
| Previous Operator |
KapStone Kraft Paper Corp (2013 to 2020) Westrock Kraft Paper, LLC (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for KapStone Kraft Paper Corp
KapStone Kraft Paper Corp Details
| 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 Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1966 |
| Annual Generation | 179.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 63.4% Bituminous Coal : 16.2% Natural Gas : 10.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 9.5% |
| 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 |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1966
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| 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 |
KapStone Kraft Paper Corp Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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