WestRock (TX)

1913 FM 105, Evadale, TX 77615

Plant Summary Information

WestRock (TX) is ranked #27 out of 77 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

WestRock (TX) is comprised of 3 generators and generated 113.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	WestRock (TX)
Utility Name	WestRock (TX)
Location	Jasper County, TX
Initial Operation Date	June 1954
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	415.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	22.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,584 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #27 out of 77 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #330 out of 852 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 2 Texas Black Liquor Power Plants
Fuel Types	Black Liquor : 58.9% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 22.0% Natural Gas : 19.1%
Previous Operator	MeadWestvaco Corp (2013 to 2014) WestRock (TX) (2015 to 2025)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	WestRock (TX) (50101)
Plant Address	1913 FM 105, Evadale, TX 77615
Utility	WestRock (TX) (12307)
Latitude, Longitude	30.3419, -94.0656
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	June 1954
Annual Generation	415.2 GWh
Fuel Types	Black Liquor : 58.9% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 22.0% Natural Gas : 19.1%

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	TRE
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Paper Manufacturing (322)
Sector	Industrial CHP (7)
Water Source	Neches River
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Entergy Gulf States - LA LLC (55936) LA
Grid Voltage	138.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	HOUSTON PL CO LP SABINE PIPE LINE LLC
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Startup Source	Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Stoker Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	BLQ / WDS / NG

Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Startup Source	Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Stoker Technology	No
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	Yes
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy Source	BLQ / WDS / NG

Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Startup Source	Wood/Wood Waste Solids / 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	BLQ / WDS / NG

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

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