American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro
Highway 81 South, Hillsboro, ND 58045Plant Summary Information
American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro is ranked #49 out of 59 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro is comprised of 1 generator and generated 29.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | American Crystal Sugar Co |
| Location | Traill County, ND |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 85.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,735 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #104 out of 119 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 59 North Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 North Dakota Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal |
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Monthly Net Generation for American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro
American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro (54210) |
| Plant Address | Highway 81 South, Hillsboro, ND 58045 |
| Utility | American Crystal Sugar Co (491) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.43756, -97.06311 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 85.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Food Manufacturing (311) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | sugarbeet water reclaimed |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Nodak Electric Coop Inc (12301) ND |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator G1 Details Operating September 1990
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
American Crystal Sugar Hillsboro Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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