Dry Fork Station
Interstate 90, Gillette, WY 82732Plant Summary Information
Dry Fork Station is ranked #48 out of 134 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dry Fork Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 887.1 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Dry Fork Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| Location | Campbell County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 34.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #412 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #48 out of 134 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 66 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 11 Wyoming Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dry Fork Station
Dry Fork Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dry Fork Station (56609) |
| Plant Address | Interstate 90 Gillette, WY 82732 |
| Utility | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.38889, -105.46083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2011 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 3.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN BORDER P L CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 01 Details Operating November 2011
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 483.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 390 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 405 MW |
| Minimum Load | 260 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Waste/Other Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Dry Fork Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Basin Electric Power Coop | 1717 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503 | 92.90% |
| Wyoming Municipal Power Agency | P O Box 9004041 US Highway 20, Lusk, WY 82225 | 7.10% |
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| #46 | Coronado | St Johns, AZ | 3.2 TWh |
| #47 | Ottumwa | Ottumwa, IA | 3.1 TWh |
| #49 | E D Edwards | Bartonville, IL | 2.9 TWh |
| #50 | Coleto Creek | Fannin, TX | 2.9 TWh |
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| #52 | Tolk | Muleshoe, TX | 2.8 TWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Dry Fork Station.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada | Arvada, WY | 396.9 MWh | 38.1 mi |
| Barber Creek | Gillette, WY | 499.2 MWh | 48.6 mi |
| Campbell Hill Windpower | Glenrock, WY | 299.7 GWh | 98.7 mi |
| Casper Wind Farm | Evansville, WY | 16.1 GWh | 110.7 mi |
| Cedar Springs I | Douglas, WY | 839.2 GWh | 94.6 mi |
| Cedar Springs II | Douglas, WY | 623.6 GWh | 98.2 mi |
| Cedar Springs III | Douglas, WY | 589.7 GWh | 90.9 mi |
| Dave Johnston | Glen Rock, WY | 4.0 TWh | 108.3 mi |
| Glenrock | Glenrock, WY | 516.3 GWh | 96.5 mi |
| Hartzog | Wright, WY | 481.4 MWh | 38.8 mi |
| Neil Simpson Gas Turbine #2 | Gillette, WY | 23.2 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| Neil Simpson II | Gillette, WY | 730.8 GWh | 8.1 mi |
| Pioneer Wind Park, LLC | Glenrock, WY | 252.1 GWh | 116.5 mi |
| Rolling Hills | Glenrock, WY | 327.4 GWh | 94.1 mi |
| Spearfish Hydro | Spearfish, SD | 2.3 GWh | 79.5 mi |
| Top of the World Windpower Project | Glenrock, WY | 281.3 GWh | 102.4 mi |
| Wygen 1 | Gillette, WY | 718.7 GWh | 8.1 mi |
| Wygen 2 | Gillette, WY | 784.6 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Wygen III | Gillette, WY | 880.8 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Wyodak | Gillette, WY | 2.0 TWh | 7.9 mi |