Pioneer Generation Station

5639 151st Ave NW, Williston, ND 58801

Plant Summary Information

Pioneer Generation Station is ranked #10 out of 56 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Pioneer Generation Station is comprised of 15 generators and generated 227.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	Pioneer Generation Station
Utility Name	Basin Electric Power Coop
Location	Williams County, ND
Initial Operation Date	September 2013
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	796.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	7.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #916 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #466 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 56 North Dakota Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 6 North Dakota Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Pioneer Generation Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Pioneer Generation Station (57881)
Plant Address	5639 151st Ave NW Williston, ND 58801
Utility	Basin Electric Power Coop (1307)
Latitude, Longitude	48.2325, -103.95278
Generation Dates on File	Sep 2013 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation Date	September 2013
Annual Generation	796.3 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Mountrail-Williams Elec Coop (20413) ND
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	WBI ENERGY TRANSMISSION INC
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 01 Details Operating September 2013

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG1_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS1
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	42 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	September 2013
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
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 02 Details Operating January 2014

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG2_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS2
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	42 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2014
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
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 03 Details Operating February 2014

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG3_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS3
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	42 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2014
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
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 11 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG11_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS11
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 12 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG12_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS12
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 13 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG13_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS13
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 14 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG14_16_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS14_16
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 15 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG14_16_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS14_16
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 16 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG14_16_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS14_16
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 17 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG17_19_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS17_19
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 18 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG17_19_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS17_19
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 19 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG17_19_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS17_19
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 20 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG20_22_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS20_22
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 21 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG20_22_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS20_22
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 22 Details Operating January 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEPIONEERGUNG20_22_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.PGS20_22
Nameplate Capacity	9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	8.9 MW
Winter Capacity	8.9 MW
Minimum Load	3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2017
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Pioneer Generation Station Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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Burke Wind, LLC	Bowbells, ND	829.0 GWh	70.2 mi
Cedar Hills Wind Farm	Rhame, ND	70.1 GWh	137.6 mi
Culbertson Generation Station	Culbertson, MT	187.6 GWh	20.3 mi
Diamond Willow Wind Facility	Baker, MT	100.8 GWh	135.7 mi
Glendive GT	Glendive, MT	2.2 GWh	89.3 mi
Lewis & Clark	Richland, MT	20.6 GWh	39.4 mi
Lindahl Wind Project, LLC	Tioga, ND	555.7 GWh	51.2 mi
Lonesome Creek Station	Alexander, ND	734.0 GWh	34.7 mi
Miles City GT	Miles City, MT	673.8 MWh	152.6 mi
OREG 1 Inc	Culbertson, MT	153.0 GWh	20.5 mi
OREG 2 Inc	Culbertson, MT	104.7 GWh	20.5 mi
Sidney MT Plant	Sidney, MT	5.9 GWh	36.6 mi
Sunflower Wind Project	Mandan, ND	430.1 GWh	130.2 mi