Escanaba Mill
7100 County 426 M-5 Road, Escanaba, MI 49829Plant Summary Information
Escanaba Mill is ranked #46 out of 85 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Escanaba Mill is comprised of 3 generators and generated 95.2 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
Plant Name | Escanaba Mill |
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Utility Name | Billerud Escanaba LLC |
Location | Delta County, MI |
Initial Operation Date | January 1969 |
Last Update | Sep 2024 |
Annual Generation | 408.7 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 15.9 M MMBtu |
Ranked #1,483 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #46 out of 85 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #29 out of 256 Michigan Power Plants | |
Ranked #2 out of 2 Michigan Black Liquor Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 43.1% Natural Gas : 31.4% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 24.1% Residual Fuel Oil : 0.8% Bituminous Coal : 0.6% |
Previous Operators |
NewPage Corp-Escanaba (2013 to 2013) Verso Corporation ? Escanaba Paper Company (2014 to 2014) Verso Corp Escanaba Paper Co (2015 to 2015) Verso Escanaba LLC (2016 to 2021) Billerud Escanaba LLC (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Escanaba Mill
Escanaba Mill Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Escanaba Mill (10208) |
Plant Address | 7100 County 426 M-5 Road, Escanaba, MI 49829 |
Utility | Billerud Escanaba LLC (55867) |
Latitude, Longitude | 45.8044, -87.0891 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | January 1969 |
Annual Generation | 408.7 GWh |
Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 43.1% Natural Gas : 31.4% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 24.1% Residual Fuel Oil : 0.8% Bituminous Coal : 0.6% |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 01-81-000 |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
NERC Region | RFC |
Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
NAICS Code | (322122) |
Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
Water Source | Lake Michigan |
Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Upper Peninsula Power Co (19578) MI |
Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
Pipeline Name | DTE GAS COMPANY |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator NO.7 Details Operating January 1969
Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 38.6 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.99 |
Summer Capacity | 32 MW |
Winter Capacity | 32 MW |
Minimum Load | 27.2 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | January 1969 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
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Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Tire-derived Fuels / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
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 | NG / RFO / BIT / SLW |
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Switch When Operating | Yes |
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 26 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 26 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 18 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 18 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator NO.8 Details Operating January 1972
Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 29.8 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.96 |
Summer Capacity | 23 MW |
Winter Capacity | 23 MW |
Minimum Load | 22.1 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | January 1972 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
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Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Tire-derived Fuels / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
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 / WDS / NG / RFO |
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Switch When Operating | Yes |
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 7 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 7 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 8 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 8 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator NO9 Details Operating January 1982
Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
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Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
Ownership | Single Owner |
Nameplate Capacity | 54 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
Minimum Load | 45 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | January 1982 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
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Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Tire-derived Fuels / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil |
Startup Source | Natural Gas |
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 | No |
Multifuel Details | |
Cofire Energy Source | BIT / WDS / NG / SLW |
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Escanaba Mill Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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