Flint River Operations

Flint River Operations is a 77 MW biomass power plant in Macon County, Georgia, operated by International Paper - Flint River Mill. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1980 and 2015.

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

Nameplate capacity
77 MW
77 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
1980–2015
EIA plant ID
50465

Where it is

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County
Macon County, Georgia
Coordinates
32.2544, -84.0667
Balancing authority
SOCO
Sector
Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
International Paper - Flint River Mill
Primary energy source
Biomass
Technologies
Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status
Operating

Every plant International Paper - Flint River Mill reports to EIA →

Flint River Operations: FAQ

Where is Flint River Operations?
In Macon County, Georgia (GA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Flint River Operations?
77 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Flint River Operations?
EIA-860M names International Paper - Flint River Mill as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Flint River Operations LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — International Paper - Flint River Mill here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Flint River Operations LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Flint River Operations still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.