Pioneer Generation Station

5639 151st Ave NW, Williston, ND 58801

Plant Summary Information

Pioneer Generation Station is ranked #7 out of 59 power plants in North Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Pioneer Generation Station is comprised of 23 generators and generated 344.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant NamePioneer Generation Station
Utility NameBasin Electric Power Coop
LocationWilliams County, ND
Initial Operation DateSeptember 2013
Last Update Dec 2025
Annual Generation 1.7 TWh
Annual Consumption 17.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #553 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #347 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #7 out of 59 North Dakota Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 6 North Dakota Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Pioneer Generation Station Details

Summary Information
Plant NamePioneer Generation Station (57881)
Plant Address5639 151st Ave NW, Williston, ND 58801
UtilityBasin Electric Power Coop (1307)
Latitude, Longitude48.2325, -103.95278
Generation Dates on FileSep 2013 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation DateSeptember 2013
Annual Generation 1.7 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusRegulated
NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthoritySouthwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerMountrail-Williams Elec Coop (20413) ND
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name WBI ENERGY TRANSMISSION INC
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator 01 Details Operating September 2013

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG1_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS1
Nameplate Capacity60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity42 MW
Winter Capacity45 MW
Minimum Load30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 2013
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 02 Details Operating January 2014

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG2_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS2
Nameplate Capacity60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity42 MW
Winter Capacity45 MW
Minimum Load30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 03 Details Operating February 2014

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG3_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS3
Nameplate Capacity60.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity42 MW
Winter Capacity45 MW
Minimum Load30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 11 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG11_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS11
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 12 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG12_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS12
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 13 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG13_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS13
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 14 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG14_16_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS14_16
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 15 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG14_16_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS14_16
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 16 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG14_16_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS14_16
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 17 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG17_19_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS17_19
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 18 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG17_19_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS17_19
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 19 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG17_19_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS17_19
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 20 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG20_22_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS20_22
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 21 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG20_22_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS20_22
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 22 Details Operating January 2017

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationWAUEPIONEERGUNG20_22_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataWAUE.BEPM.PGS20_22
Nameplate Capacity9.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity8.9 MW
Winter Capacity8.9 MW
Minimum Load3.4 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2017
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Gaseous Propane
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 31 Details Operating April 2025

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity18.3 MW
Winter Capacity18.3 MW
Minimum Load9.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2025
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 32 Details Operating April 2025

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity18.3 MW
Winter Capacity18.3 MW
Minimum Load9.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2025
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 33 Details Operating April 2025

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity18.3 MW
Winter Capacity18.3 MW
Minimum Load9.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2025
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 34 Details Operating April 2025

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity18.3 MW
Winter Capacity18.3 MW
Minimum Load9.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2025
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 35 Details Operating April 2025

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity18.3 MW
Winter Capacity18.3 MW
Minimum Load9.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2025
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 36 Details Operating April 2025

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity18.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity18.3 MW
Winter Capacity18.3 MW
Minimum Load9.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2025
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 05 Details Operating June 2025

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity245.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity210.2 MW
Winter Capacity228.2 MW
Minimum Load111 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2025
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator 04 Details Operating August 2025

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity245.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity210.2 MW
Winter Capacity228.2 MW
Minimum Load111 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2025
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameElectric Utility (1)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Pioneer Generation Station Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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