Sonoco Products Co
1 North 2nd Street, Hartsville, SC 29550Plant Summary Information
Sonoco Products Co is ranked #7 out of 8 wood/wood waste solids power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sonoco Products Co is comprised of 3 generators and generated 17.2 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.
| Plant Name | Sonoco Products Co |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sonoco Products Co |
| Location | Darlington County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1947 |
| Last Update | May 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 63.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,772 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #103 out of 154 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #54 out of 192 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 8 South Carolina Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 87.4% Natural Gas : 12.6% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sonoco Products Co
Sonoco Products Co Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sonoco Products Co (57919) |
| Plant Address | 1 North 2nd Street, Hartsville, SC 29550 |
| Utility | Sonoco Products Co (57302) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.38528, -80.06778 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1947 |
| Annual Generation | 63.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 87.4% Natural Gas : 12.6% |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating February 1947
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1947 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / WDS |
|---|---|
Generator 2 Details Standby June 1950
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Standby |
| Synchronized To Transmission Grid | Yes |
| First Operation Date | June 1950 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / WDS |
|---|---|
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1957
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 28 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1957 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / WDS |
|---|---|
Sonoco Products Co Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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