Covington Facility
104 East Riverside St, Covington, VA 24426Plant Summary Information
Covington Facility is ranked #16 out of 85 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Covington Facility is comprised of 4 generators and generated 187.5 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Covington Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WestRock Corp |
| Location | Alleghany County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1951 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 683.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 29.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #995 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 85 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 212 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 5 Virginia Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 41.8% Natural Gas : 27.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 18.1% Bituminous Coal : 11.8% Residual Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| Previous Operator |
MeadWestvaco Corp (2013 to 2015) WestRock Corp (2016 to 2023) |
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Covington Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Covington Facility (50900) |
| Plant Address | 104 East Riverside St, Covington, VA 24426 |
| Utility | WestRock Corp (20508) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.79972, -79.9947 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1951 |
| Annual Generation | 683.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 41.8% Natural Gas : 27.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 18.1% Bituminous Coal : 11.8% Residual Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 83-45-001 |
| 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 | Paperboard Mills (32213) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Jackson River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1951
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1951 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Residual Fuel Oil / Distillate Fuel Oil / Black Liquor |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / BIT / NG / WDS / RFO / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 10.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 10.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 10.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 10.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating September 1980
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Bituminous Coal / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Residual Fuel Oil / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Residual Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / BIT / NG / WDS / RFO / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 17 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 10.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 32.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 10.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating September 1989
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Residual Fuel Oil / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Black Liquor |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / BIT / NG / WDS / RFO / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 20 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 20 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 20 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 20 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | UNK |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | UNK |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator GEN7 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 82.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 81 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 82.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / BLQ / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 15 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 15 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 15 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Covington Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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