Fernandina Beach Mill
North 8th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Plant Summary Information
Fernandina Beach Mill is ranked #14 out of 85 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fernandina Beach Mill is comprised of 2 generators and generated 154.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Fernandina Beach Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WestRock, Fernandina Beach |
| Location | Nassau County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1982 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 568.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 20.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,166 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 85 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 293 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 4 Florida Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 51.1% Natural Gas : 26.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 18.2% Bituminous Coal : 3.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| Previous Operator |
RockTenn-Jackson Fenandina (2013 to 2016) WestRock, Fernandina Beach (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fernandina Beach Mill
Fernandina Beach Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fernandina Beach Mill (10202) |
| Plant Address | North 8th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 |
| Utility | WestRock, Fernandina Beach (9686) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.68182, -81.45541 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 568.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 51.1% Natural Gas : 26.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 18.2% Bituminous Coal : 3.3% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 83-100-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | JEA (JEA) |
| NAICS Code | Paperboard Mills (32213) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Florida Public Utilities Co (6457) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | Teco Energy |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating September 1982
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 59.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1982 |
| 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 / 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / NG / WDS / BIT / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator GEN5 Details Operating January 1988
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1988 |
| 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 / 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / NG / WDS / BIT / DFO |
|---|---|
Fernandina Beach Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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