Fort Peck
215 Yellowstone Rd, Fort Peck, MT 59223Plant Summary Information
Fort Peck is ranked #8 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Fort Peck is comprised of 5 generators and generated 128.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Fort Peck |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | USACE-Omaha |
| Location | McCone County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1943 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 701.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #975 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 1,371 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 23 Montana Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
USCE-Missouri River District (2013 to 2018) USACE-Omaha (2019 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Fort Peck
Fort Peck Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Fort Peck (6623) |
| Plant Address | 215 Yellowstone Rd, Fort Peck, MT 59223 |
| Utility | USACE-Omaha (19635) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.0122, -106.4123 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1943 |
| Annual Generation | 701.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| 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 UGP West (WAUW) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Missouri River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration (27000) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV / 161.00 kV / 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 1943
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 41.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 1943 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 2 Details Out of Service February 1948
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 20 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1951
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 41.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1951 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 49 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 1961
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 49 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 49 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 1961 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
Fort Peck Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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