Where is Sappi Cloquet Mill?

In Carlton County, Minnesota (MN). 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 Sappi Cloquet Mill?

95 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Sappi Cloquet Mill?

EIA-860M names Sappi Cloquet LLC 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 Sappi Cloquet Mill LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Sappi Cloquet LLC 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 "Sappi Cloquet Mill LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Sappi Cloquet Mill still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Sappi Cloquet Mill

Sappi Cloquet Mill is a 95 MW biomass power plant in Carlton County, Minnesota, operated by Sappi Cloquet LLC. EIA-860M lists 7 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1929 and 2001.

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: 94.5 MW; 76.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 7
In service: 1929–2001
EIA plant ID: 50639

Where it is

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County: Carlton County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 46.7243, -92.4298
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Sappi Cloquet LLC
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Biomass 88 MW, Hydro 6 MW. It is filed here under Biomass, the source with the most capacity.

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Sappi Cloquet Mill: FAQ

Where is Sappi Cloquet Mill?: In Carlton County, Minnesota (MN). 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 Sappi Cloquet Mill?: 95 MW of nameplate capacity across 7 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sappi Cloquet Mill?: EIA-860M names Sappi Cloquet LLC 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 Sappi Cloquet Mill LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Sappi Cloquet LLC 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 "Sappi Cloquet Mill LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Sappi Cloquet Mill still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.