Ft. Pierre
1400 Salebarn Rd, Fort Pierre, SD 57532Plant Summary Information
Ft. Pierre is ranked #49 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ft. Pierre is comprised of 3 generators and generated 17.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ft. Pierre |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Fort Pierre - (SD) |
| Location | Stanley County, SD |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 67.6 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 764 MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,777 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #905 out of 1,233 Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 7 South Dakota Distillate Fuel Oil Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ft. Pierre
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Ft. Pierre
Ft. Pierre Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ft. Pierre (56148) |
| Plant Address | 1400 Salebarn Rd, Fort Pierre, SD 57532 |
| Utility | City of Fort Pierre - (SD) (6615) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.36806, -100.38083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 67.6 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 | City of Fort Pierre - (SD) (6615) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 5 Details Operating October 2004
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating October 2004
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 7 Details Operating October 2004
| Technology | Petroleum Liquids |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2004 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Ft. Pierre Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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