WestRock-West Point Mill
19th and Main Street, West Point, VA 23181Plant Summary Information
WestRock-West Point Mill is ranked #27 out of 80 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
WestRock-West Point Mill is comprised of 5 generators and generated 136.8 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | WestRock-West Point Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WestRock-West Point Mill |
| Location | King William County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 538.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 18.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,260 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 80 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 233 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 5 Virginia Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 43.7% Natural Gas : 36.3% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 16.1% Bituminous Coal : 2.5% Sludge Waste : 1.2% |
| Previous Operator |
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WestRock-West Point Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | WestRock-West Point Mill (10017) |
| Plant Address | 19th and Main Street, West Point, VA 23181 |
| Utility | WestRock-West Point Mill (17465) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.5392, -76.8053 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 538.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 43.7% Natural Gas : 36.3% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 16.1% Bituminous Coal : 2.5% Sludge Waste : 1.2% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 85-81-000 |
| 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 | Paper Manufacturing (322) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 130.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | VIRGINIA NAT GAS INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN8 Details Out of Service January 1954
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Sludge Waste / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Other Combustion Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN9 Details Operating October 1960
| 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 | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1960 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Sludge Waste / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Other Combustion Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GN10 Details Operating December 1968
| 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 | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Sludge Waste / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Other Combustion Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GN11 Details Operating August 1977
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 15 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 15 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 15 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1977 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Sludge Waste / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Other Combustion Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GN12 Details Operating October 1985
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 46 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 46 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Bituminous Coal / Sludge Waste / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Other Combustion Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / NG |
|---|---|
WestRock-West Point Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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