Elk Basin Gasoline Plant
37 Rd 1 NG, Powell, WY 82435Plant Summary Information
Elk Basin Gasoline Plant is ranked #2 out of 2 other gas power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elk Basin Gasoline Plant is comprised of 2 generators and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Elk Basin Gasoline Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Contango Oil and Gas |
| Location | Park County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 6.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 535.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,233 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 61 Other Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #65 out of 73 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 2 Wyoming Other Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Encore Energy Partners Operating LLC (2013 to 2014) Vanguard Natural Resources LLC (2015 to 2020) Contango Oil and Gas (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elk Basin Gasoline Plant
Elk Basin Gasoline Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elk Basin Gasoline Plant (52127) |
| Plant Address | 37 Rd 1 NG, Powell, WY 82435 |
| Utility | Contango Oil and Gas (64954) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.9806, -108.8428 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Annual Generation | 6.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Oil and Gas Extraction (211) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Clarks Fork River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 7.62 kV / 2.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Out of Service January 1948
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.7 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Planned Retirement | January 2026 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1948
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.7 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1948 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas |
| Startup Source | Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Elk Basin Gasoline Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExxonMobil Oil Corp | BOB #1141 1795 Burt St., Beaumont, TX 77701 | Generator EMGEN | 36.00% |
| Contango Oil and Gas | P.O. Box 569, Powell, WY 82435 | Generator EMGEN | 64.00% |
| ExxonMobil Oil Corp | BOB #1141 1795 Burt St., Beaumont, TX 77701 | Generator GEN1 | 36.00% |
| Contango Oil and Gas | P.O. Box 569, Powell, WY 82435 | Generator GEN1 | 64.00% |
| ExxonMobil Oil Corp | BOB #1141 1795 Burt St., Beaumont, TX 77701 | Generator GEN2 | 36.00% |
| Contango Oil and Gas | P.O. Box 569, Powell, WY 82435 | Generator GEN2 | 64.00% |
| ExxonMobil Oil Corp | BOB #1141 1795 Burt St., Beaumont, TX 77701 | Generator GEN3 | 36.00% |
| Contango Oil and Gas | P.O. Box 569, Powell, WY 82435 | Generator GEN3 | 64.00% |
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