Mead Coated Board
Hwy 165 S, Mahrt, AL 36851Plant Summary Information
Mead Coated Board is ranked #16 out of 82 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Mead Coated Board is comprised of 3 generators and generated 250.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Mead Coated Board |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Mead Coated Board Inc |
| Location | Russell County, AL |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1966 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 770.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 24.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #940 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #16 out of 82 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 73 Alabama Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 10 Alabama Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 37.2% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 33.7% Natural Gas : 28.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Mead Coated Board
Mead Coated Board Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Mead Coated Board (54802) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 165 S Mahrt, AL 36851 |
| Utility | Mead Coated Board Inc (12222) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.1761, -85.0272 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1966 |
| Annual Generation | 770.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 37.2% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 33.7% Natural Gas : 28.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | QF05-06-052 |
| 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 | Paperboard Mills (32213) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Chattahoochie River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Alabama Power Co (195) AL |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 1966
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / BLQ / NG / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator GEN2 Details Operating March 1990
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 55.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 55.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / BLQ / NG / DFO |
|---|---|
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1998
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 21 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1998 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Mead Coated Board Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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