Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings
3020 State Avenue, Billings, MT 59101Plant Summary Information
Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings is ranked #3 out of 3 coal plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.3 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings |
| Location | Yellowstone County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,237 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #128 out of 128 Subbituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #70 out of 70 Montana Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 3 Montana Subbituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal |
| Previous Operator |
Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings (2018 to 2021) Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings (2022 to 2024) |
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Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings (62319) |
| Plant Address | 3020 State Avenue, Billings, MT 59101 |
| Utility | Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings (61819) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.76535, -108.49923 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2018 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Subbituminous Coal |
| 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 | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Food Manufacturing (311) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Yellowstone River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Montana-Dakota Utilities Co (12199) MT |
| Grid Voltage | 0.48 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | MONTANA DAKOTA UTILITIES CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating March 2011
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
|---|---|
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Subbituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Subbituminous Coal |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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