Neil Simpson II
13151 Highway 51, Gillette, WY 82718Plant Summary Information
Neil Simpson II is ranked #13 out of 69 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Neil Simpson II is comprised of 2 generators and generated 186.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Neil Simpson II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Hills Power, Inc. |
| Location | Campbell County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1995 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 685.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #991 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #90 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 11 Wyoming Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 89.1% Natural Gas : 10.9% |
| Previous Operators |
Black Hills Power Inc (2013 to 2014) Black Hills Power, Inc. d/b/a (2015 to 2020) Black Hills Power, Inc. (2021 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Neil Simpson II
Neil Simpson II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Neil Simpson II (7504) |
| Plant Address | 13151 Highway 51, Gillette, WY 82718 |
| Utility | Black Hills Power, Inc. (19545) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.2856, -105.3833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1995 |
| Annual Generation | 685.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 89.1% Natural Gas : 10.9% |
| 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 | Black Hills Power Inc (19545) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Neil Simpson Steam 2 start up gas & Neil Simpson GT1 natural gas is supplied by pipeline owned by Black Hills Power and is operated by Black Hills Service Co. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1995
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 80 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 80 MW |
| Minimum Load | 52 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1995 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating June 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 34 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Neil Simpson II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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