Leaf River Cellulose LLC
134 Buck Creek Road, New Augusta, MS 39462Plant Summary Information
Leaf River Cellulose LLC is ranked #8 out of 85 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Leaf River Cellulose LLC is comprised of 2 generators and generated 107.3 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Leaf River Cellulose LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Leaf River Cellulose LLC |
| Location | Perry County, MS |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1984 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 422.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,444 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 85 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 52 Mississippi Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 4 Mississippi Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 79.8% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 17.7% Natural Gas : 2.5% |
| Previous Operator |
Leaf River Cellulose LLC (2013 to 2015) Leaf River Cellulose LLC (2016 to 2023) |
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Leaf River Cellulose LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Leaf River Cellulose LLC (10233) |
| Plant Address | 134 Buck Creek Road, New Augusta, MS 39462 |
| Utility | Leaf River Cellulose LLC (50133) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 31.2434, -89.0456 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1984 |
| Annual Generation | 422.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 79.8% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 17.7% Natural Gas : 2.5% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 93-116-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Paper Manufacturing (322) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Leaf River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | South Mississippi El Pwr Assn (17568) |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHCROSS ENERGY LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1984
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SME.LEAFRIVER |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating July 1984
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SME.LEAFRIVER |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1984 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Leaf River Cellulose LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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