Billerud Quinnesec Mill
US Hwy 2, Norway, MI 49870Plant Summary Information
Billerud Quinnesec Mill is ranked #41 out of 85 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Billerud Quinnesec Mill is comprised of 2 generators and generated 83.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Billerud Quinnesec Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Billerud Quinnesec Mill |
| Location | Dickinson County, MI |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 288.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,879 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 85 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 256 Michigan Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Michigan Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 66.1% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 30.4% Natural Gas : 3.5% |
| Previous Operator |
Verso Paper - Quinnesec (2013 to 2021) Billerud Quinnesec Mill (2022 to 2023) |
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Billerud Quinnesec Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Billerud Quinnesec Mill (50251) |
| Plant Address | US Hwy 2, Norway, MI 49870 |
| Utility | Billerud Quinnesec Mill (56187) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.7956, -87.9556 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 288.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 66.1% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 30.4% Natural Gas : 3.5% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-663-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Paper Manufacturing (322) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Menominee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) MI |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | DTE GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1985
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 28 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 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 / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker 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 / WDS / BIT |
|---|---|
Generator GEN2 Details Operating November 2011
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 31 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker 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 / WDS / BIT |
|---|---|
Billerud Quinnesec Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Big Quinnesec 61 | Iron Mountain, MI | 2.9 GWh | 4.2 mi |
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| Brule | Florence, WI | 16.0 GWh | 16.4 mi |
| Caldron Falls | Town of Stephenson, WI | 12.5 GWh | 33.1 mi |
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| Crystal Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 5.4 GWh | 28.1 mi |
| Grand Rapids | Ingalls, MI | 33.0 GWh | 33.9 mi |
| Hemlock Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 9.8 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| High Falls (WI) | Town of Stephenson, WI | 16.0 GWh | 37.6 mi |
| Johnson Falls | Town of Stephenson, WI | 10.3 GWh | 36.5 mi |
| Kingsford | Kingsford, MI | 25.2 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Little Quinnesec Falls Hydro Project | Niagara, WI | 58.9 GWh | 2.2 mi |
| Michigamme Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 32.7 GWh | 16 mi |
| Norway (MI) | Norway, MI | 27.7 GWh | 5.8 mi |
| Peavy Falls | Crystal Falls, MI | 51.4 GWh | 18.2 mi |
| Pine | Florence, WI | 12.1 GWh | 14.3 mi |
| Sandstone Rapids | Town of Stephenson, WI | 8.2 GWh | 39.2 mi |
| Twin Falls (WI) | Florence, WI | 37.8 GWh | 7.7 mi |
| Way Dam | Crystal Falls, MI | 6.0 GWh | 28.5 mi |
| White Rapids | Stephenson, MI | 29.8 GWh | 22.9 mi |