Neil Simpson Gas Turbine #2
13151 Highway 51, Gillette, WY 82718Plant Summary Information
Neil Simpson Gas Turbine #2 is ranked #9 out of 18 natural gas power plants in Wyoming in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Neil Simpson Gas Turbine #2 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Neil Simpson Gas Turbine #2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Black Hills Power, Inc. |
| Location | Campbell County, WY |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 28.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 345.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,889 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,282 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #55 out of 74 Wyoming Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 18 Wyoming Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Black Hills Power Inc (2013 to 2014) Black Hills Power, Inc. d/b/a (2015 to 2020) Black Hills Power, Inc. (2021 to 2024) |
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Neil Simpson Gas Turbine #2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Neil Simpson Gas Turbine #2 (55477) |
| Plant Address | 13151 Highway 51, Gillette, WY 82718 |
| Utility | Black Hills Power, Inc. (19545) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.285, -105.3786 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 28.5 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 | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region (WACM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Black Hills Power Inc (19545) WY |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | CT2 natural gas is supplied by pipeline owned by Black Hills Power and is operated by Black Hills Service Company. |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GT2 Details Operating April 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 34 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2001 |
| 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 |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Neil Simpson Gas Turbine #2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| City Of Gillette | 611 North Exchange Avenue, Gillette, WY 82717 | 100.00% |
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