Dry Fork Station
Interstate 90, Gillette, WY 82732Plant Summary Information
Dry Fork Station is ranked #4 out of 74 power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Dry Fork Station is comprised of 1 generator and generated 831.5 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Dry Fork Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| Location | Campbell County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 28.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #479 out of 12,553 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #56 out of 126 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 74 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 11 Wyoming Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Dry Fork Station
Dry Fork Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Dry Fork Station (56609) |
| Plant Address | Interstate 90, Gillette, WY 82732 |
| Utility | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.38889, -105.46083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2011 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 2.2 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal : 99.8% |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NORTHERN BORDER P L CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 01 Details Operating November 2011
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 483.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 390 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 405 MW |
| Minimum Load | 240 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Waste/Other Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Dry Fork Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Wygen 2 | Gillette, WY | 581.5 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Wygen III | Gillette, WY | 670.7 GWh | 7.8 mi |
| Wyodak | Gillette, WY | 2.0 TWh | 7.9 mi |