Overview
International Paper Riverdale Mill is a 104.2 MW gas power plant in Alabama, United States. It is owned by International Paper Co and is currently operational.
International Paper Riverdale Mill is a gas-fired power generation facility located in Alabama, United States. With a capacity of 104.2 MW, it operates as a medium-scale plant within the U.S. power generation sector, supporting industrial operations in the region. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which govern emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants. The plant is owned by International Paper, a major global paper and packaging company, and serves to provide power for the company's Riverdale Mill operations. Its location in Alabama places it within a region with a mix of industrial and agricultural activities, and the plant's gas-fired nature contributes to lower carbon intensity compared to older coal-fired units. The facility plays a role in the local grid and supports the energy needs of the surrounding community.
Environmental context
As a gas-fired power plant, International Paper Riverdale Mill produces lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's location in Alabama, a state with moderate population density, means its emissions may affect local air quality. The facility's age and technology (subcritical vs. supercritical vs. Its capacity of 104.2 MW suggests a moderate environmental footprint. Compliance with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act helps mitigate its impact.
Frequently asked questions
International Paper Riverdale Mill is located in Alabama, United States, at coordinates 32.426000, -86.870900.
It is a gas power plant that uses natural gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 104.2 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale power generation facility.
As a U.S. power plant, it must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which regulate SO2, NOx, and other emissions.
The plant is owned by International Paper Co, a major paper and packaging company, and it supports the energy needs of the company's Riverdale Mill operations.