International Paper Riverdale Mill
Wood biomass and natural gas power plant in Dallas County, Alabama. 66 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 generators, operated by International Paper Co-Riverdl.
Also known as EIA plant 54096
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 66 MWWood biomass 37.4 · Natural gas 28.6
- Generators
- 3 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- January 1967First generator online
- Operator
- International Paper Co-RiverdlEIA operator ID 9393
- Grid
- SOCOBalancing authority SOCO
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Dallas County, AL32.4260, −86.8709
- EIA plant ID
- 54096EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power International Paper Riverdale Mill produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
552 GWh
552,158 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
60.5%
2024: 61.4%
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2025
353.4–620.0
GWh a year. Low 2020, high 2021
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 649,200 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2001 | 679,031 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 651,918 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 315,766 | Not reported | 6 of 12 |
| 2004 | 569,009 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 469,446 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 372,219 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 367,048 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 363,294 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 322,727 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 445,778 | 48.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 551,527 | 60.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 612,371 | 66.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 568,140 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 352,680 | 57.6% | 8 of 12 |
| 2015 | 553,443 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 576,969 | 63.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 587,101 | 64.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 605,207 | 66.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 601,672 | 65.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 353,392 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 620,019 | 67.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 400,141 | 43.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 462,678 | 50.7% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 562,248 | 61.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 552,158 | 60.5% | 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
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Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDCO₂, 2022
Not reported
US short tons. 2021: Not reported
SO₂, 2022
Not reported
US short tons
NOx, 2022
135
US short tons
0 of 2 EPA units reported CO₂ in 2022 (X026, Z007), matched to EIA plant 54096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 11.6 | January 1967 |
| GEN2 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | 37.4 | January 1985 |
| GEN3 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 17.0 | November 1994 |
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-Riverdl 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 Riverdale Mill
How much power does International Paper Riverdale Mill produce?
International Paper Riverdale Mill reported 552,158 MWh (552 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 60.5% capacity factor on 66 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is International Paper Riverdale Mill?
International Paper Riverdale Mill is in Dallas County, Alabama, at 32.4260, −86.8709. It is in the Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans balancing area (SOCO).
Who operates International Paper Riverdale Mill?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists International Paper Co-Riverdl as the operator (EIA operator ID 9393). The operator is not always the owner.
Is International Paper Riverdale Mill a wood biomass or a natural gas plant?
Both. Wood biomass capacity totals 37.4 MW and natural gas capacity totals 28.6 MW.
When did International Paper Riverdale Mill start operating?
Its first generator began operating in January 1967, 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)
- EPA CAMPD annual emissions through the EPA–EIA crosswalk, 1995 to 2025
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page