Barber Creek
Interstate 90, Gillette, WY 82718Plant Summary Information
Barber Creek is ranked #15 out of 17 natural gas power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Barber Creek is comprised of 3 generators and generated 59.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Barber Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| Location | Campbell County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 294.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,434 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2,018 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #65 out of 69 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 17 Wyoming Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Barber Creek
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Barber Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Barber Creek (8030) |
| Plant Address | Interstate 90, Gillette, WY 82718 |
| Utility | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.7219, -105.7689 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 294.0 MWh |
| 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Powder River Energy Corp (19156) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | THUNDER CREEK NGL P L, LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 2 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 3 Details Operating September 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Barber Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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