WestRock (TX)
1913 FM 105, Evadale, TX 77615Plant Summary Information
WestRock (TX) is ranked #15 out of 78 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
WestRock (TX) is comprised of 3 generators and generated 105.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | WestRock (TX) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WestRock (TX) |
| Location | Jasper County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 441.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,543 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #15 out of 78 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #330 out of 861 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Texas Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 65.1% Natural Gas : 20.7% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 14.2% |
| Previous Operator |
MeadWestvaco Corp (2013 to 2014) WestRock (TX) (2015 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for WestRock (TX)
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WestRock (TX) Details
| 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 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 441.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 65.1% Natural Gas : 20.7% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 14.2% |
| 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 |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1954
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1954 |
| 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 |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN2 Details Operating May 1965
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 32 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 33 MW |
| Minimum Load | 16.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1965 |
| 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 |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1986
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1986 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
WestRock (TX) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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