36.1 MW Black Liquor operating in Isle of Wight, VA — PJM Interconnection, LLC
36.1 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Technology
1977
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.6803, -76.9128
County
Isle of Wight, VA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | International Paper | International Paper | — |
| Owner(s) | International Paper | International Paper | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
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
NERC Region
SERC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
115 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Industrial
Sector
Industrial CHP
20.5K MWh
Latest Month
256.2K MWh
Annual Generation
80.7%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
1075455179
Pricing Hub
DOMINION HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
Last updated 2026-03-14
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