Cargill B6 Biofactory
3350 S. 2400 E., Jerome, ID 83338Plant Summary Information
Cargill B6 Biofactory is ranked #4 out of 4 other biomass gas power plants in Idaho in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cargill B6 Biofactory is comprised of 2 generators and generated 160.7 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Cargill B6 Biofactory |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pico Energy, LLC |
| Location | Gooding County, ID |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 635.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 88.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,166 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #68 out of 73 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #137 out of 142 Idaho Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 4 Idaho Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Cargill Inc (2013 to 2015) Pico Energy, LLC (2016 to 2025) |
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Cargill B6 Biofactory Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cargill B6 Biofactory (57343) |
| Plant Address | 3350 S. 2400 E., Jerome, ID 83338 |
| Utility | Pico Energy, LLC (60524) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.7167, -114.6167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2010 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 635.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 09-316-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Idaho Power Company (IPCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | WELLS |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Idaho Power Co (9191) ID |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2009
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 2009
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2009 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Cargill B6 Biofactory Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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