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International Paper Franklin Mill — Plant Summary

EIA Plant ID: 52152
Capacity: 36.1 MW
Primary Fuel: BLQ
Technology: Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating
Location: Isle of Wight, VA
Operating Since: 1977
Generators: 1
Operator: International Paper
Parent Company: International Paper
Annual Generation: 256,245 MWh
Capacity Factor: 80.7%
Balancing Authority: PJM Interconnection, LLC
ISO/RTO: PJM
NERC Region: SERC

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International Paper Franklin Mill

OperatingBlack Liquor

Ranked #3 of 3 Black Liquor plants in VA#53 of 62 nationally

36.1 MW Black Liquor operating in Isle of Wight, VA — PJM Interconnection, LLC

EIAGEMWD

36.1 MW

Nameplate Capacity

Generators

unit

Wood/Wood Waste Biomass

Technology

1977

Operating Since

Location

Coordinates

36.6803, -76.9128

County

Isle of Wight, VA

Nearby Plants

Plant 31 Paper Mill
Black Liquor84.2 MW · 0.1 km
Downtown Generation Plant
Distillate Oil5 MW · 0.8 km
Pretlow
Distillate Oil3.2 MW · 2.7 km

Ownership & Operator

Field	EIA	GEM	Wikidata
Operator	International Paper	International Paper	—
Owner(s)	International Paper	International Paper	—
Status	Operating	operating	—

Ownership Chain

About

The International Paper Franklin Mill is a 36.1 MW biomass power plant located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The plant began operating in 1977 and is owned and operated by International Paper. It utilizes wood and wood waste biomass (BLQ) as its primary fuel source and consists of a single generator. The plant operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the SERC NERC region.

In the most recent year with available data, the International Paper Franklin Mill generated 256,245 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 80.7%. The plant is ranked as the 3rd largest biomass facility in Virginia and 57th nationally out of 66 plants.

Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources

EIA Plant Profile Wikidata Global Energy Monitor

Engineering & Generators

Grid Context

NERC Region

SERC

Balancing Authority

PJM Interconnection, LLC

Grid Voltage

115 kV

Regulatory Status

Entity Type

Industrial

Sector

Industrial CHP

Generation

20.5K MWh

Latest Month

256.2K MWh

Annual Generation

80.7%

Capacity Factor

Jan 2023 – Dec 2025

Financial Data

No financial data available for this plant.

Pricing & Market Data

HIGH confidence

Market Position

ISO/RTO Market

PJM

LMP Node

1075455179

Pricing Hub

DOMINION HUB

Node Source

EIA-860 direct report

News & Articles (10)Beta

General

International Paper completes sale of Global Cellulose Fibers business

International Paper sells Global Cellulose Fibers, including Franklin Mill, to American Industrial Partners for $1.5B,...

The Tidewater News·4 weeks ago

Deals·m and a

Norfolk Southern purchases former International Paper mill site in Lawrence County

Norfolk Southern has purchased the 1800-acre site of International Paper's former paper mill located along the Tennessee River just north of...

Norfolk Southern (buyer)International Paper (seller)

Decatur Daily·4 weeks ago

General

Microsoft buys carbon credits from Louisiana bioenergy plant

(The Center Square) – Fuels manufacturer C2X, a subsidiary of shipping giant A.P. Moller Group, has signed a long-term deal with Microsoft...

The Center Square·3 months ago

Industry·corporate

A Natchitoches paper mill closed and left Louisiana's forestry industry 'in chaos'

International Paper's Red River mill in Natchitoches Parish purchased 1.6 million tons of pulpwood per year, equivalent to about 250 truckloads a day.

International Paper (operator)

NOLA.com·9 months ago

Last updated 2026-03-26

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