PCA-Valdosta Mill
5495 Clyattville-Lake Park Roa, Valdosta, GA 31601Plant Summary Information
PCA-Valdosta Mill is ranked #38 out of 85 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
PCA-Valdosta Mill is comprised of 3 generators and generated 78.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | PCA-Valdosta Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | PCA-Valdosta Mill |
| Location | Lowndes County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 306.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,820 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 85 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 239 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 11 Georgia Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 64.3% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 31.9% Natural Gas : 3.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for PCA-Valdosta Mill
PCA-Valdosta Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | PCA-Valdosta Mill (60084) |
| Plant Address | 5495 Clyattville-Lake Park Roa, Valdosta, GA 31601 |
| Utility | PCA-Valdosta Mill (59833) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.69444, -83.30306 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2015 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Annual Generation | 306.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 64.3% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 31.9% Natural Gas : 3.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 06-104-001 |
| 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 | Floridan Aquifer |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Southern Natural Gas (Option not listed) |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG1 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | N/A |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | N/A |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 10.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Liquids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / RFO / OBL |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 10.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 10.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 10.1 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 10.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator TG2 Details Operating January 1954
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1954 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Liquids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / NG / RFO / OBL |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 7.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 7.5 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 7.5 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 7.5 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Other Limits | Yes |
Generator TG3 Details Operating October 2011
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 52.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / NG |
|---|---|
PCA-Valdosta Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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