Longview Fibre
300 Fibre Way, Longview, WA 98632Plant Summary Information
Longview Fibre is ranked #1 out of 3 black liquor power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Longview Fibre is comprised of 2 generators and generated 67.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Longview Fibre |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Longview Fibre Co |
| Location | Cowlitz County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1949 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 248.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,274 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 77 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 3 Washington Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 62.6% Natural Gas : 20.0% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 17.4% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Longview Fibre
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Longview Fibre
Longview Fibre Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Longview Fibre (54562) |
| Plant Address | 300 Fibre Way, Longview, WA 98632 |
| Utility | Longview Fibre Co (11169) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.10389, -122.91843 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1949 |
| Annual Generation | 248.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 62.6% Natural Gas : 20.0% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 17.4% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 89-45-004 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Paperboard Mills (32213) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Cowlitz River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PUD No 1 of Cowlitz County (4442) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV / 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | CASCADE NAT GAS CORP |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating January 1958
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 22 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1958 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Other Biomass Liquids |
| Startup Source | 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 | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / OBL |
|---|---|
Generator 7 Details Operating April 1966
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Other Biomass Liquids |
| Startup Source | 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 | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / OBL |
|---|---|
Longview Fibre Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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