International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill
BrownfieldNew Bern, Craven, North Carolina · International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill
International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill is a former biomass site in New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, retired 2014-04-01. Retired generation sites are among the most attractive datacenter redevelopment targets: the existing interconnection was sized for roughly 30 MW of generation, so the grid hookup, transmission rights, and often cooling-water access are already in place — collapsing the speed-to-power timeline versus a greenfield build.
Former use & capacity
Grid hookup & remediation
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near International Paper Co. - New Bern Mill, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Pitt | Greenfield | NC | Pitt | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN111965 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Lenoir County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 56.1 |
| TAP172566 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Pitt County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.6 |
| TAP169874 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Pitt County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.6 |
| OZ Craven | Greenfield | NC | Craven | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 55.3 |
| TAP148412 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Craven County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.1 |
| UNKNOWN111441 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Craven County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.1 |
| UNKNOWN111442 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Craven County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.1 |
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Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Brownfield attributes are derived from EIA retired-generator and EPA public data. Existing capacity reflects the retired plant's historical nameplate, not deliverable interconnection for a new load. Confirm reusable interconnection rights, remediation status, and site availability with the utility, ISO, and current owner.
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