Dave Gates Generating Station
Montana Highway, Anaconda, MT 59711Plant Summary Information
Dave Gates Generating Station is ranked #12 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dave Gates Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 116.0 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Dave Gates Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) |
| Location | Deer Lodge County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2011 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 502.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,290 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #564 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #12 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 10 Montana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.2% |
| Previous Operator |
NorthWestern Energy DGGS (2013 to 2020) NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) (2021 to 2023) |
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Dave Gates Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dave Gates Generating Station (56908) |
| Plant Address | Montana Highway, Anaconda, MT 59711 |
| Utility | NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) (56815) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 46.10471, -112.87661 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 502.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 98.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.2% |
| 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 | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 67.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 42.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 48.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 42.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 48.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2 Details Operating January 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 67.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 42.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 48.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 42.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 48.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 3 Details Operating January 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 67.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 44.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 48.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 42.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 48.1 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 42.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 48.1 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Dave Gates Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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