International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 50188
- Capacity
- 38.1 MW
- Primary Fuel
- BLQ
- Technology
- Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Craven, NC
- Operating Since
- 2014
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill
- Parent Company
- International Paper
- Annual Generation
- 204,454.84 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 61.3%
- Balancing Authority
- Duke Energy Progress East
- ISO/RTO
- —
- NERC Region
- SERC
International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill
OperatingBlack Liquor
Ranked #2 of 3 Black Liquor plants in NC#52 of 62 nationally
38.1 MW Black Liquor operating in Craven, NC — Duke Energy Progress East
EIAGEMWD
38.1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Technology
2014
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
35.2120, -77.1144
County
Craven, NC
Nearby Plants
- Porter SolarSolar5 MW · 4.0 km
- Grove SolarSolar5 MW · 4.8 km
- New BernLandfill Gas5.4 MW · 5.2 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill | International Paper | — |
| Owner(s) | International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill | International Paper | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Ownership Chain
About
The International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill is a 38.1 MW biomass power plant located in Craven County, North Carolina. The plant began operating in 2014 and is owned and operated by International Paper. It utilizes wood and wood waste biomass (BLQ) as its primary fuel source. The facility consists of a single generator.
In the most recent year of reported data, the plant generated 204,455 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 61.3%. The International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill operates within the Duke Energy Progress East balancing authority and is situated in the SERC NERC region. Among biomass plants in North Carolina, it ranks 3rd out of 4 in terms of capacity, and nationally it ranks 56th out of 66.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
Duke Energy Progress East
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Industrial
Sector
Industrial CHP
Generation
20.9K MWh
Latest Month
204.5K MWh
Annual Generation
61.3%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2023 – Dec 2025
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
This plant is outside organized wholesale electricity markets (ISOs/RTOs). Nodal pricing data is not available.
News & Articles (10)Beta
Industry·corporate
Top 10 largest private employers in Craven County, and Craven County industry at a glance
The top private employers in Craven County mainly fall within the manufacturing industry, while the top overall employers are in public administration, health...
New Bern Sun Journal·2 weeks ago
Industry·corporate
International Paper to close 4 facilities, affecting 1,100 employees
The latest in a series of closures brings the number of impacted workers to roughly 3,600 since October 2024. Published Aug. 21, 2025.
International Paper (operator)
Packaging Dive·7 months ago
Industry·corporate
International Paper announces facility closures
The company will close four sites by the end of April, including a containerboard mill and a recycling facility.
International Paper (other)
Recycling Today·1 years ago
Industry·corporate
First Year Engineer Retreat Retrospective
By: Savannah Odom. Coming into NC State as a first year student, I had no idea I would find a program as amazing as paper science and...
NC State (other)
NC State University·1 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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