Culbertson Generation Station
Hwy 16, Culbertson, MT 59218Plant Summary Information
Culbertson Generation Station is ranked #28 out of 71 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Culbertson Generation Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 38.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Culbertson Generation Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| Location | Roosevelt County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 231.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,411 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #719 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #28 out of 71 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 9 Montana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Culbertson Generation Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Culbertson Generation Station (56606) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 16, Culbertson, MT 59218 |
| Utility | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 48.21, -104.39167 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2010 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 231.2 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 | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool (SWPP) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) ND |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN BORDER P L CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 01 Details Operating December 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUECLBRTSNGUNG2_CT_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.CULBERTSON1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 108.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 85 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 95 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2010 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Culbertson Generation Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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