Wygen 2
20 Wyodak Road, Gillette, WY 82718Plant Summary Information
Wygen 2 is ranked #14 out of 69 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wygen 2 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 167.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Wygen 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Hills Power, Inc. |
| Location | Campbell County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2008 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 663.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,006 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #86 out of 132 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #14 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 11 Wyoming Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 Wygen 2
Wygen 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wygen 2 (56319) |
| Plant Address | 20 Wyodak Road, Gillette, WY 82718 |
| Utility | Black Hills Power, Inc. (19545) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.2919, -105.3811 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2008 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2008 |
| Annual Generation | 663.4 GWh |
| 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 | Black Hills Power Inc (19545) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | Wygen 2 natural gas start up fuel is supplied by pipeline owned by Black Hills and is operated by Black Hills Service Co. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 0001 Details Operating January 2008
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 95 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 90 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 91 MW |
| Minimum Load | 62 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2008 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Wygen 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power | 7001 MT. Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 | 100.00% |
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| #83 | Wygen III | Gillette, WY | 794.7 GWh |
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| #90 | GREC | Chouteau, OK | 3.4 TWh |
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| #92 | Allen S King | Oak Park Heights, MN | 562.7 GWh |
| #93 | North Valmy | Valmy, NV | 1.2 TWh |
| #94 | Archer Daniels Midland Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | 1.0 TWh |
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Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Wygen 2.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada | Arvada, WY | 216.0 MWh | 45.2 mi |
| Barber Creek | Gillette, WY | 359.0 MWh | 43.8 mi |
| Campbell Hill Windpower | Glenrock, WY | 276.4 GWh | 93.5 mi |
| Casper Wind Farm | Evansville, WY | 5.7 GWh | 105.9 mi |
| Cedar Springs I | Douglas, WY | 767.7 GWh | 88 mi |
| Cedar Springs II | Douglas, WY | 596.2 GWh | 91.4 mi |
| Cedar Springs III | Douglas, WY | 539.4 GWh | 84.6 mi |
| Dave Johnston | Glen Rock, WY | 3.7 TWh | 102.4 mi |
| Dry Fork Station | Gillette, WY | 2.7 TWh | 7.8 mi |
| Glenrock | Glenrock, WY | 314.1 GWh | 90.9 mi |
| Hartzog | Wright, WY | 318.0 MWh | 32.8 mi |
| Neil Simpson Gas Turbine #2 | Gillette, WY | 19.4 GWh | 0.5 mi |
| Neil Simpson II | Gillette, WY | 685.7 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Pioneer Wind Park, LLC | Glenrock, WY | 226.3 GWh | 110.7 mi |
| Rolling Hills | Glenrock, WY | 187.8 GWh | 88.5 mi |
| Spearfish Hydro | Spearfish, SD | 21.4 GWh | 76.5 mi |
| Top of the World Windpower Project | Glenrock, WY | 272.5 GWh | 96.5 mi |
| Wygen 1 | Gillette, WY | 535.0 GWh | 0.4 mi |
| Wygen III | Gillette, WY | 794.7 GWh | 0 mi |
| Wyodak | Gillette, WY | 1.9 TWh | 0.1 mi |