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Dave Gates Generating Station

Montana Highway, Anaconda, MT 59711

Plant Summary Information

Dave Gates Generating Station is ranked #13 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 151.7 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.

Plant NameDave Gates Generating Station
Utility NameNorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal)
LocationDeer Lodge County, MT
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2011
Last Update Feb 2025
Annual Generation 478.8 GWh
Annual Consumption 5.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,343 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #567 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #13 out of 70 Montana Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 10 Montana Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas
Previous Operator NorthWestern Energy DGGS (2013 to 2020)
NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) (2021 to 2023)

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Monthly Net Generation for Dave Gates Generating Station

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Dave Gates Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant NameDave Gates Generating Station (56908)
Plant AddressMontana Highway, Anaconda, MT 59711
UtilityNorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) (56815)
Latitude, Longitude46.10471, -112.87661
Generation Dates on FileJan 2011 to Feb 2025
Initial Operation DateJanuary 2011
Annual Generation 478.8 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityNorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
Pipeline Name NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator 1 Details Operating January 2011

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity67.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity44.1 MW
Winter Capacity48.1 MW
Minimum Load5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2011
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas42.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas48.1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil42.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil48.1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator 2 Details Operating January 2011

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity67.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity44.1 MW
Winter Capacity48.1 MW
Minimum Load5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2011
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas42.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas48.1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil42.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil48.1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Generator 3 Details Operating January 2011

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity67.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity44.1 MW
Winter Capacity48.1 MW
Minimum Load5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2011
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasYes
Multifuel Details
Switch When OperatingYes
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas42.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas48.1 MW
Net Summer Capacity With Oil42.6 MW
Net Winter Capacity With Oil48.1 MW
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil1H
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas1H
Factors That Limit SwitchingYes
Storage LimitsYes
Air Permit LimitsYes

Dave Gates Generating Station Plant Owners

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