Lewis & Clark
South of Sidney, Richland, MT 59270Plant Summary Information
Lewis & Clark is ranked #6 out of 9 natural gas power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Lewis & Clark is comprised of 2 generators and generated 2.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Lewis & Clark |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co |
| Location | Richland County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1958 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 44.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,539 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,743 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #64 out of 67 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 9 Montana Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Lewis & Clark (6089) |
| Plant Address | South of Sidney, Richland, MT 59270 |
| Utility | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co (12199) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.6785, -104.15665 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1958 |
| Annual Generation | 3.5 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 | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Yellowstone River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co (12199) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES CO |
| Pipeline Name | WBI ENERGY TRANSMISSION INC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating April 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MDU.LEWIS2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MDU.LEWIS2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2016 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating April 2016
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | MDU.LEWIS2 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | MDU.LEWIS2 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2016 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Lewis & Clark Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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