Basin Creek Plant
500 Nils Drive, Butte, MT 59701Plant Summary Information
Basin Creek Plant is ranked #35 out of 71 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Basin Creek Plant is comprised of 9 generators and generated 25.7 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Basin Creek Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Creek Power Services LLC |
| Location | Silver Bow County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 134.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,086 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #833 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #35 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 9 Montana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Basin Creek Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Basin Creek Plant (55866) |
| Plant Address | 500 Nils Drive, Butte, MT 59701 |
| Utility | Basin Creek Power Services LLC (1308) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.9293, -112.5194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2006 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 134.5 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 05-52-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy LLC - (MT) (12825) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 161.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 9 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Basin Creek Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Creek Power Services LLC | 65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701 | Generator 1 | 5.11% |
| Milepost Power, Inc. | 4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 1 | 94.89% |
| Basin Creek Power Services LLC | 65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701 | Generator 2 | 5.11% |
| Milepost Power, Inc. | 4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 2 | 94.89% |
| Basin Creek Power Services LLC | 65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701 | Generator 3 | 5.11% |
| Milepost Power, Inc. | 4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 3 | 94.89% |
| Basin Creek Power Services LLC | 65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701 | Generator 4 | 5.11% |
| Milepost Power, Inc. | 4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 4 | 94.89% |
| Basin Creek Power Services LLC | 65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701 | Generator 5 | 5.11% |
| Milepost Power, Inc. | 4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 5 | 94.89% |
| Basin Creek Power Services LLC | 65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701 | Generator 6 | 5.11% |
| Milepost Power, Inc. | 4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 6 | 94.89% |
| Basin Creek Power Services LLC | 65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701 | Generator 7 | 5.11% |
| Milepost Power, Inc. | 4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 7 | 94.89% |
| Basin Creek Power Services LLC | 65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701 | Generator 8 | 5.11% |
| Milepost Power, Inc. | 4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 8 | 94.89% |
| Basin Creek Power Services LLC | 65 East Broadway, Butte, MT 59701 | Generator 9 | 5.11% |
| Milepost Power, Inc. | 4747 Bethesda Ave., Suite 1220, Bethesda, MD 20814 | Generator 9 | 94.89% |
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