Port Wentworth Mill
1 Bonnybridge Road, Port Wentworth, GA 31407Plant Summary Information
Port Wentworth Mill is ranked #12 out of 85 black liquor power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Port Wentworth Mill is comprised of 2 generators and generated 87.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Port Wentworth Mill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | International Paper Port Wentworth Mill |
| Location | Chatham County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1991 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 433.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 12.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,418 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 85 Black Liquor Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 239 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 11 Georgia Black Liquor Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 67.9% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 18.2% Natural Gas : 11.2% Other Biomass Gas : 1.4% Other Biomass Liquids : 1.3% |
| Previous Operator |
Weyerhaeuser NR Port Wentworth (2013 to 2015) International Paper Port Wentworth Mill (2016 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Port Wentworth Mill
Port Wentworth Mill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Port Wentworth Mill (50804) |
| Plant Address | 1 Bonnybridge Road, Port Wentworth, GA 31407 |
| Utility | International Paper Port Wentworth Mill (20505) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.1561, -81.1586 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2004 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 433.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Black Liquor : 67.9% Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 18.2% Natural Gas : 11.2% Other Biomass Gas : 1.4% Other Biomass Liquids : 1.3% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 01-127-003 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 01-127-003 |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 46.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating August 1991
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 47.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 47.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Other Biomass Gas / Other Biomass Liquids / Sludge Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / NG / OBG / OBL / SLW |
|---|---|
Generator GEN5 Details OA January 2004
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | OA |
| First Operation Date | January 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Black Liquor / Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Other Biomass Gas / Other Biomass Liquids / Sludge Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BLQ / WDS / NG / OBG / OBL / SLW |
|---|---|
Port Wentworth Mill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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