Packaging Corp of America
HWY. 57, Counce, TN 38326Plant Summary Information
Packaging Corp of America is ranked #22 out of 82 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Packaging Corp of America is comprised of 2 generators and generated 126.7 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Packaging Corp of America |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Packaging Corp of America |
| Location | Hardin County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1985 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 434.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 25.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,493 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 82 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 82 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Tennessee Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 60.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 23.3% Natural Gas : 16.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Packaging Corp of America
Packaging Corp of America Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Packaging Corp of America (50296) |
| Plant Address | HWY. 57 Counce, TN 38326 |
| Utility | Packaging Corp of America (14362) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.0471, -88.2661 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 434.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 60.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 23.3% Natural Gas : 16.0% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 83-389-000 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Paperboard Mills (32213) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Pickwick Lake -Tennessee River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tennessee Valley Authority (18642) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 165.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | AMERICAN MIDSTREAM ALATENN LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating February 1985
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Tire-derived Fuels / Bituminous Coal |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 2010
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Packaging Corp of America Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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