Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station
6711 HR Ranch Road, Cheyenne, WY 82007Plant Summary Information
Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station is ranked #19 out of 69 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 127.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Hills Service Company LLC |
| Location | Laramie County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2014 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 442.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,400 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #579 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 18 Wyoming Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station
Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station (57703) |
| Plant Address | 6711 HR Ranch Road, Cheyenne, WY 82007 |
| Utility | Black Hills Service Company LLC (56771) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.12361, -104.72 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2014 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 442.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | City of Cheyenne WY |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power Co (3461) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station Pipeline is owned & operated by Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power d/b/a/ Black Hills Energy. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 01A Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 37 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 01B Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 37 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 01C Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | PB1 |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 02A Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 37 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | 7001 MT. Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 | Generator 01A | 42.00% |
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | 7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 | Generator 01A | 58.00% |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | 7001 MT. Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 | Generator 01B | 42.00% |
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | 7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 | Generator 01B | 58.00% |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | 7001 MT. Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 | Generator 01C | 42.00% |
| Black Hills Power, Inc. | 7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 | Generator 01C | 58.00% |
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | 7001 MT. Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 | Generator 02A | 100.00% |
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