Basin Creek Plant

500 Nils Drive, Butte, MT 59701

Plant Summary Information

Basin Creek Plant is ranked #30 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Basin Creek Plant is comprised of 9 generators and generated 33.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameBasin Creek Plant
Utility NameBasin Creek Power Services LLC
LocationSilver Bow County, MT
Initial Operation DateJune 2006
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 182.6 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,463 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #771 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #30 out of 70 Montana Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 10 Montana Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Basin Creek Plant

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Basin Creek Plant Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBasin Creek Plant (55866)
Plant Address500 Nils Drive, Butte, MT 59701
UtilityBasin Creek Power Services LLC (1308)
Latitude, Longitude45.9293, -112.5194
Generation Dates on FileJun 2006 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateJune 2006
Annual Generation 182.6 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number05-52-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityNorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceMunicipality
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT
Grid Voltage 161.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
Pipeline Name NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator 1 Details Operating June 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity6.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 2 Details Operating June 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity6.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 3 Details Operating June 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity6.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 4 Details Operating June 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity6.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 5 Details Operating June 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity6.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 6 Details Operating June 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity6.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 7 Details Operating June 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity6.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 8 Details Operating June 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity6.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 9 Details Operating June 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipJointly Owned
Nameplate Capacity6.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity6 MW
Winter Capacity6 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Basin Creek Plant Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
Basin Creek Power Services LLC65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701Generator 15.11%
Milepost Power, Inc.4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator 194.89%
Basin Creek Power Services LLC65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701Generator 25.11%
Milepost Power, Inc.4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator 294.89%
Basin Creek Power Services LLC65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701Generator 35.11%
Milepost Power, Inc.4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator 394.89%
Basin Creek Power Services LLC65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701Generator 45.11%
Milepost Power, Inc.4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator 494.89%
Basin Creek Power Services LLC65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701Generator 55.11%
Milepost Power, Inc.4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator 594.89%
Basin Creek Power Services LLC65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701Generator 65.11%
Milepost Power, Inc.4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator 694.89%
Basin Creek Power Services LLC65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701Generator 75.11%
Milepost Power, Inc.4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator 794.89%
Basin Creek Power Services LLC65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701Generator 85.11%
Milepost Power, Inc.4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator 894.89%
Basin Creek Power Services LLC65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701Generator 95.11%
Milepost Power, Inc.4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814Generator 994.89%

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