International Paper Pensacola
Wood biomass power plant in Escambia County, Florida. 82.8 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 generators, operated by International Paper Co-Pensacola.
Also known as EIA plant 50250
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 82.8 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 2 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- January 1981First generator online
- Operator
- International Paper Co-PensacolaEIA operator ID 9401
- Grid
- SOCOBalancing authority SOCO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Escambia County, FL30.5966, −87.3264
- EIA plant ID
- 50250EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power International Paper Pensacola produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
348 GWh
348,464 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
48.0%
2024: 47.3%
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2025
336.2–514.1
GWh a year. Low 2023, high 2015
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 477,297 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2001 | 394,269 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 153,947 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 463,167 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 372,956 | Not reported | 11 of 12 |
| 2005 | 374,014 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 360,279 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 331,002 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 399,111 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 441,695 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 511,086 | 70.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 484,330 | 66.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 503,740 | 69.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 504,074 | 69.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 99,060 | 55.4% | 3 of 12 |
| 2015 | 514,106 | 70.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 490,116 | 67.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 421,049 | 58.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 471,992 | 65.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 449,346 | 62.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 457,246 | 62.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 446,698 | 61.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 377,799 | 52.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 336,210 | 46.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 343,941 | 47.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 348,464 | 48.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | 39.6 | January 1981 |
| GEN2 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | 43.2 | January 1981 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists International Paper Co-Pensacola as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about International Paper Pensacola
How much power does International Paper Pensacola produce?
International Paper Pensacola reported 348,464 MWh (348 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 48.0% capacity factor on 82.8 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is International Paper Pensacola?
International Paper Pensacola is in Escambia County, Florida, at 30.5966, −87.3264. It is in the Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans balancing area (SOCO).
Who operates International Paper Pensacola?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists International Paper Co-Pensacola as the operator (EIA operator ID 9401). The operator is not always the owner.
When did International Paper Pensacola start operating?
Its first generator began operating in January 1981, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page