International Paper Franklin Mill
Wood biomass power plant in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. 36.1 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 generator, operated by GFC - Franklin.
Also known as EIA plant 52152
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 36.1 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 1 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- November 1977First generator online
- Operator
- GFC - FranklinEIA operator ID 9348
- Grid
- PJMBalancing authority PJM
- Price nodes
- 1 PJM nodeResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Isle of Wight County, VA36.6803, −76.9128
- EIA plant ID
- 52152EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power International Paper Franklin Mill produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
256 GWh
256,245 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
81.0%
2024: 89.2%
January to July 2026
162 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
207.2–282.7
GWh a year. Low 2022, high 2024
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 703,518 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2001 | 725,086 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 139,290 | Not reported | 2 of 12 |
| 2003 | 256,142 | Not reported | 4 of 12 |
| 2004 | 733,897 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 680,665 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 613,339 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 626,724 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2009 | 515,762 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 124,997 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2013 | 185,273 | 34.0% | 9 of 12 |
| 2014 | 85,980 | 36.2% | 4 of 12 |
| 2015 | 253,516 | 35.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 243,173 | 33.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 226,392 | 31.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 237,532 | 32.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 276,641 | 38.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 276,206 | 38.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 245,414 | 34.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 207,161 | 28.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 222,003 | 30.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 282,729 | 89.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 256,245 | 81.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 161,682 | 88.0% | 7 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 account · PJMEmissions
Free · EPA CAMPDCO₂, 2016
Not reported
US short tons. 2015: Not reported
SO₂, 2016
Not reported
US short tons
NOx, 2016
3
US short tons
0 of 1 EPA units reported CO₂ in 2016 (29, 3), matched to EIA plant 52152 through the EPA–EIA crosswalk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN9 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | 36.1 | November 1977 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists GFC - Franklin 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 Franklin Mill
How much power does International Paper Franklin Mill produce?
International Paper Franklin Mill reported 256,245 MWh (256 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 81.0% capacity factor on 36.1 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 162 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is International Paper Franklin Mill?
International Paper Franklin Mill is in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, at 36.6803, −76.9128. It is in the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing area (PJM).
Who operates International Paper Franklin Mill?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists GFC - Franklin as the operator (EIA operator ID 9348). The operator is not always the owner.
When did International Paper Franklin Mill start operating?
Its first generator began operating in November 1977, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for International Paper Franklin Mill?
Yes. InfraMap has PJM day-ahead and real-time prices at 1 price node linked to International Paper Franklin Mill, with the hub price and node-to-hub basis. Prices are free with an InfraMap account; pricing node names are part of InfraMap Pro.
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)
- EPA CAMPD annual emissions through the EPA–EIA crosswalk, 1995 to 2025
- PJM day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page