Aberdeen CT
Hwy 10, Aberdeen, SD 57401Plant Summary Information
Aberdeen CT is ranked #38 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Aberdeen CT is comprised of 2 generators and generated 11.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Aberdeen CT |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NorthWestern Energy - (SD) |
| Location | Brown County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1978 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 56.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 719.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,131 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,064 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #38 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 11 South Dakota Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Aberdeen CT
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Aberdeen CT Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Aberdeen CT (3338) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 10, Aberdeen, SD 57401 |
| Utility | NorthWestern Energy - (SD) (13809) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.42988, -98.49396 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1978 |
| Annual Generation | 56.2 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy - (SD) (13809) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN BORDER P L CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT1 Details Operating May 1978
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.NWPS.AB1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 28.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 20.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 28 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | May 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.NWPS.AB2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 82.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
|---|---|
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 52 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 60 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 50 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 58 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | No |
Aberdeen CT Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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