Laramie River Station
Hwy 320, Wheatland, WY 82201Plant Summary Information
Laramie River Station is ranked #6 out of 134 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Laramie River Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.4 TWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Laramie River Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| Location | Platte County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1981 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 9.5 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 100.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #81 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 134 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 66 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 11 Wyoming Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Laramie River Station
Laramie River Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Laramie River Station (6204) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 320 Wheatland, WY 82201 |
| Utility | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.10889, -104.8825 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1981 |
| Annual Generation | 9.5 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 | Grayrocks Dam Laramie River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN BORDER P L CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 1981
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 621 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 570 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 570 MW |
| Minimum Load | 200 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel 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 |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1981
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUELARAMIEUNBEPM_LARAMIE_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.LRS1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 621 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 560 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 560 MW |
| Minimum Load | 200 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1981 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel 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 |
Generator 3 Details Operating November 1982
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 621 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 570 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 570 MW |
| Minimum Load | 230 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1982 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel 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 |
Laramie River Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Electric Power Coop | 1717 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503 | Generator 1 | 16.43% |
| Lincoln Electric System | 9445 Rokeby Road, Lincoln, NE 68526 | Generator 1 | 33.57% |
| Missouri Basin Muni Power Agny | 3724 West Avera Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 | Generator 1 | 50.00% |
| Basin Electric Power Coop | 1717 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503 | Generator 2 | 55.00% |
| Lincoln Electric System | 9445 Rokeby Road, Lincoln, NE 68526 | Generator 2 | 2.54% |
| Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc | 1100 West 116th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80234 | Generator 2 | 40.44% |
| Wyoming Municipal Power Agency | P O Box 9004041 US Highway 20, Lusk, WY 82225 | Generator 2 | 2.02% |
| Basin Electric Power Coop | 1717 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503 | Generator 3 | 55.00% |
| Lincoln Electric System | 9445 Rokeby Road, Lincoln, NE 68526 | Generator 3 | 2.54% |
| Tri-State G & T Assn, Inc | 1100 West 116th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80234 | Generator 3 | 40.44% |
| Wyoming Municipal Power Agency | P O Box 9004041 US Highway 20, Lusk, WY 82225 | Generator 3 | 2.02% |
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