Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Spring Grove Facility
228 S Main St, Spring Grove, PA 17362Plant Summary Information
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Spring Grove Facility is ranked #40 out of 82 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Spring Grove Facility is comprised of 5 generators and generated 143.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Spring Grove Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - (PA) |
| Location | York County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1948 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 444.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,462 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #40 out of 82 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 224 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 Pennsylvania Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 48.1% Natural Gas : 22.0% Bituminous Coal : 21.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 7.1% Sludge Waste : 1.1% |
| Previous Operator |
P H Glatfelter Co (2013 to 2017) Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - (PA) (2018 to 2022) |
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Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Spring Grove Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Spring Grove Facility (50397) |
| Plant Address | 228 S Main St Spring Grove, PA 17362 |
| Utility | Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - (PA) (61988) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.87094, -76.86812 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1948 |
| Annual Generation | 444.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 48.1% Natural Gas : 22.0% Bituminous Coal : 21.6% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 7.1% Sludge Waste : 1.1% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-292-002 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Paper Manufacturing (322) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | North Codorus Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Metropolitan Edison Co (12390) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 117.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating May 1948
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PHGLATFE115KV NUG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 5.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Black Liquor / Residual Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal / Sludge Waste / Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / WDS / RFO / SLW |
|---|---|
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1948
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PHGLATFE115 KV NUG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Black Liquor / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Sludge Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / WDS / RFO / SLW |
|---|---|
Generator GEN4 Details Operating August 1962
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PHGLATFE115 KV NUG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 8.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1962 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Black Liquor / Bituminous Coal / Residual Fuel Oil / Sludge Waste / Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / WDS / RFO / SLW |
|---|---|
Generator GEN5 Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PHGLATFE115 KV NUG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 45.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 36.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 36.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Sludge Waste / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / WDS / SLW / RFO |
|---|---|
Generator GEN6 Details Operating January 1994
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PHGLATFE115 KV NUG |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 31.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 31.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 8.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1994 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil / Bituminous Coal / Sludge Waste / Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Residual Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / RFO / BIT / WDS / SLW |
|---|---|
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Spring Grove Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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