Hopewell Mill
910 Industrial St., Hopewell, VA 23860Plant Summary Information
Hopewell Mill is ranked #32 out of 192 power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hopewell Mill is comprised of 1 generator and generated 96.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Hopewell Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | RockTenn-Hopewell |
| Location | Hopewell city, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1980 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 318.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,823 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #60 out of 82 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 192 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 5 Virginia Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 45.4% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 31.9% Natural Gas : 22.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hopewell Mill
Hopewell Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hopewell Mill (50813) |
| Plant Address | 910 Industrial St. Hopewell, VA 23860 |
| Utility | RockTenn-Hopewell (18147) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.2914, -77.2816 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1980 |
| Annual Generation | 318.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 45.4% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 31.9% Natural Gas : 22.3% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 87-350-004 |
| 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 | Appomatox & James Rivers |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Out of Service |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1980
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 40.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| 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 | WDS / BIT / NG |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 40.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 40.7 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 40.7 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 40.7 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | OVER |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 72H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Hopewell Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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