Leland Olds
Hwy 200, Stanton, ND 58571Plant Summary Information
Leland Olds is ranked #4 out of 9 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Leland Olds is comprised of 2 generators and generated 936.1 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Leland Olds |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Basin Electric Power Coop |
| Location | Mercer County, ND |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1966 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 32.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #452 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 9 Lignite Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 59 North Dakota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 4 North Dakota Lignite Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Lignite Coal : 99.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.5% |
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Leland Olds Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Leland Olds (2817) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 200, Stanton, ND 58571 |
| Utility | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.28077, -101.32121 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1966 |
| Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Lignite Coal : 99.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.5% |
| 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 | Missouri River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) ND |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 1966
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUELELANDOUNLELAND_1_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.LOS1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 216 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 220 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 220 MW |
| Minimum Load | 92 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 1966 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Lignite Coal / Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel 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 |
Generator 2 Details Operating December 1975
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WAUELELANDOUNLELAND_2_UNIT_RA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WAUE.BEPM.LOS2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 440 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 440 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 440 MW |
| Minimum Load | 192 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1975 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Lignite Coal / Subbituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel 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 |
Leland Olds Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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