How many biomass power plants are in Alabama?

11, with 675 MW of nameplate capacity between them, spread over 10 counties. That is the EIA-860M operating count for 2026-07.

Is there a map of Alabama biomass power plants?

Yes — the map above. Each dot is one biomass power plant, sized by nameplate capacity and placed at the coordinates EIA files for it.

Which is the largest biomass power plant in Alabama?

Mead Coated Board, at 121 MW. The table is sorted largest first, so the rest follow it.

Is there a biomass power plant near me in Alabama?

The county roll-up below groups every plant by county, which is the quickest way to find the one closest to a given town.

Which grid operator runs Alabama's biomass power plants?

No single ISO or RTO covers most of them. EIA files each plant against its own balancing authority, which in Alabama is largely a vertically integrated utility rather than an organised market.

How current is this, and what is left out?

EIA-860M for 2026-07. Wood and wood waste, landfill gas, municipal solid waste and other waste biomass. Plants below 1 MW are not surveyed by EIA and so are absent; retirements and additions after 2026-07 arrive with the next monthly release.

Biomass Power Plants in Alabama

Every operating biomass power plant in Alabama on EIA-860M for 2026-07: 11 plants, 22 generating units and 675 MW of nameplate capacity across 10 counties.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Plants: 11; 22 generating units
Nameplate capacity: 675 MW
Counties: 10
Grid operator: Mixed; no single ISO covers a majority

Map of biomass power plants in Alabama

Every one of the 11 plants is drawn at the coordinate EIA files for it.

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List of biomass power plants in Alabama

Sort by any column. Capacity is nameplate, summed across every generating unit EIA lists at the site.

biomass power plants in Alabama

Mead Coated Board2 technologies	Mead Coated Board Inc	Russell	120.5	3	1966	Operating
Georgia-Pacific Brewton Mill2 technologies	Georgia-Pacific Brewton LLC	Escambia	103.4	3	1964	Operating
International Paper Prattville MillWood/Wood Waste Biomass	International Paper Co	Autauga	89.8	2	1967	Operating
Georgia-Pacific Consr Prods LP-NaheolaWood/Wood Waste Biomass	Georgia-Pacific Consr Prods LP-Naheola	Choctaw	87.5	2	1993	Operating
International Paper Pine Hill MillWood/Wood Waste Biomass	International Paper Co.	Wilcox	77.4	2	1968	Operating
Alabama Pine PulpWood/Wood Waste Biomass	Alabama River Cellulose LLC	Monroe	69	1	1991	Operating
Alabama River PulpWood/Wood Waste Biomass	Alabama River Cellulose LLC	Monroe	48	1	1978	Operating
WestRock Demopolis MillWood/Wood Waste Biomass	WestRock Mill Company, LLC	Marengo	47.4	2	1982	Operating
U S Alliance Coosa PinesWood/Wood Waste Biomass	Bowater Newport Coosa Pines Op	Talladega	25.9	1	2007	Operating
Sand Valley Power StationLandfill Gas	Energy Developments, Inc d/b/a EDL	Dekalb	4.8	3	2013	Operating
Decatur-Morgan Co LFG Recovery ProjectLandfill Gas	Energy Developments, Inc d/b/a EDL	Morgan	1.6	2	2010	Operating

Largest biomass power plants in Alabama

1Mead Coated BoardRussell County, Alabama120.5 MW
2Georgia-Pacific Brewton MillEscambia County, Alabama103.4 MW
3International Paper Prattville MillAutauga County, Alabama89.8 MW
4Georgia-Pacific Consr Prods LP-NaheolaChoctaw County, Alabama87.5 MW
5International Paper Pine Hill MillWilcox County, Alabama77.4 MW
6Alabama Pine PulpMonroe County, Alabama69 MW
7Alabama River PulpMonroe County, Alabama48 MW
8WestRock Demopolis MillMarengo County, Alabama47.4 MW
9U S Alliance Coosa PinesTalladega County, Alabama25.9 MW
10Sand Valley Power StationDekalb County, Alabama4.8 MW

Biomass power plants by county in Alabama

The county EIA files against each plant. It is the fastest way to find the plant nearest a given town.

County	Plants	Nameplate MW
Russell	1	120.5
Monroe	2	117
Escambia	1	103.4
Autauga	1	89.8
Choctaw	1	87.5
Wilcox	1	77.4
Marengo	1	47.4
Talladega	1	25.9
Dekalb	1	4.8
Morgan	1	1.6

Biomass Power Plants in Alabama: FAQ

How many biomass power plants are in Alabama?: 11, with 675 MW of nameplate capacity between them, spread over 10 counties. That is the EIA-860M operating count for 2026-07.
Is there a map of Alabama biomass power plants?: Yes — the map above. Each dot is one biomass power plant, sized by nameplate capacity and placed at the coordinates EIA files for it.
Which is the largest biomass power plant in Alabama?: Mead Coated Board, at 121 MW. The table is sorted largest first, so the rest follow it.
Is there a biomass power plant near me in Alabama?: The county roll-up below groups every plant by county, which is the quickest way to find the one closest to a given town.
Which grid operator runs Alabama's biomass power plants?: No single ISO or RTO covers most of them. EIA files each plant against its own balancing authority, which in Alabama is largely a vertically integrated utility rather than an organised market.
How current is this, and what is left out?: EIA-860M for 2026-07. Wood and wood waste, landfill gas, municipal solid waste and other waste biomass. Plants below 1 MW are not surveyed by EIA and so are absent; retirements and additions after 2026-07 arrive with the next monthly release.