Lonesome Creek Station

2648 140th Ave NW, Alexander, ND 58831

Plant Summary Information

Lonesome Creek Station is ranked #14 out of 58 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Lonesome Creek Station is comprised of 6 generators and generated 236.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.

Plant Name	Lonesome Creek Station
Utility Name	Basin Electric Power Coop
Location	McKenzie County, ND
Initial Operation Date	November 2013
Last Update	Dec 2022
Annual Generation	734.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	7.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #994 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #482 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #14 out of 58 North Dakota Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 6 North Dakota Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Lonesome Creek Station

Lonesome Creek Station Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Lonesome Creek Station (57943)
Plant Address	2648 140th Ave NW Alexander, ND 58831
Utility	Basin Electric Power Coop (1307)
Latitude, Longitude	47.79667, -103.57861
Generation Dates on File	Nov 2013 to Dec 2022
Initial Operation Date	November 2013
Annual Generation	734.0 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	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	McKenzie Electric Coop Inc (12087) ND
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	NORTHERN BORDER P L CO
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Generator 01 Details Operating November 2013

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUELONESMCKUNG1_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.LCS1
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 2013
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 02 Details Operating January 2015

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUELONESMCKUNG2_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.LCS2
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2015
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 03 Details Operating January 2015

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUELONESMCKUNG3_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.LCS3
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 2015
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 04 Details Operating May 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUELONESMCKUNG4_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.LCS4
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2017
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 05 Details Operating May 2017

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUELONESMCKUNG5_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.LCS5
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	May 2017
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
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator 06 Details Operating October 2021

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUELONESMCKUNG6_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.LCS6
Nameplate Capacity	60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	45 MW
Minimum Load	15 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 2021
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

Lonesome Creek Station Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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