Domtar Paper Co LLC Plymouth NC — 122 MW Waste

Domtar Paper Co LLC Plymouth NC is a 121.5 MW waste-to-energy plant located in the United States of America, operated by Domtar Paper Company LLC since its commissioning in 1975. The facility generates electricity from waste materials, contributing to the country’s waste energy generation capacity.

It is the 5th largest waste plant in the United States. With 121.5 MW, it represents 1.24% of the country’s total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The United States has 541 waste plants with a combined capacity of 9,768 MW. Compared to the country’s largest waste plant, Covington Facility at 161 MW, this facility is about three-quarters larger.

Waste-to-energy facilities are increasingly important in the United States’ energy mix, helping to manage waste while generating electricity. The plant’s location in North Carolina benefits from a strong waste management infrastructure and local energy needs. Domtar Paper Co is located approximately 100 miles east of Raleigh in the coastal plain region.