Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station

6711 HR Ranch Road, Cheyenne, WY 82007

Plant Summary Information

Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station is ranked #20 out of 74 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station is comprised of 4 generators and generated 129.9 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.

Plant Name	Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station
Utility Name	Black Hills Service Company LLC
Location	Laramie County, WY
Initial Operation Date	October 2014
Last Update	Oct 2025
Annual Generation	502.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,334 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #558 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #20 out of 74 Wyoming Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 18 Wyoming Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station (57703)
Plant Address	6711 HR Ranch Road, Cheyenne, WY 82007
Utility	Black Hills Service Company LLC (56771)
Latitude, Longitude	41.12361, -104.72
Generation Dates on File	Aug 2014 to Oct 2025
Initial Operation Date	October 2014
Annual Generation	502.2 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	WECC
Balancing Authority	Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	City of Cheyenne WY
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power Co (3461) WY
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline Notes	Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station Pipeline is owned & operated by Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power d/b/a/ Black Hills Energy.
Natural Gas Storage	No
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator 01A Details Operating October 2014

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	PB1
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	40 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	37 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 2014
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 01B Details Operating October 2014

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	PB1
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	40 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	37 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 2014
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 01C Details Operating October 2014

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	PB1
Ownership	Jointly Owned
Duct Burners	No
Nameplate Capacity	20 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	20 MW
Winter Capacity	20 MW
Minimum Load	5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 2014
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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 02A Details Operating October 2014

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	40 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	37 MW
Winter Capacity	37 MW
Minimum Load	20 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 2014

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	1H
Other Planned Modifications	No
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Cheyenne Prairie Generating Station Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power	7001 MT. Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702	Generator 01A	42.00%
Black Hills Power, Inc.	7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702	Generator 01A	58.00%
Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power	7001 MT. Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702	Generator 01B	42.00%
Black Hills Power, Inc.	7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702	Generator 01B	58.00%
Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power	7001 MT. Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702	Generator 01C	42.00%
Black Hills Power, Inc.	7001 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, SD 57702	Generator 01C	58.00%
Cheyenne Light Fuel & Power	7001 MT. Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702	Generator 02A	100.00%

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