Yellowstone County Generating Station

810 S. Strauch Rd, Laurel, MT 59044

Plant Summary Information

Yellowstone County Generating Station is ranked #31 out of 70 power plants in Montana in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Yellowstone County Generating Station is comprised of 18 generators and generated 64.6 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2025 to May 2025.

Plant NameYellowstone County Generating Station
Utility NameNorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal)
LocationYellowstone County, MT
Initial Operation DateJuly 2024
Last Update May 2025
Annual Generation 213.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,324 out of 12,312 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #725 out of 2,220 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #31 out of 70 Montana Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 8 Montana Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Yellowstone County Generating Station Details

Summary Information
Plant NameYellowstone County Generating Station (67766)
Plant Address810 S. Strauch Rd, Laurel, MT 59044
UtilityNorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) (56815)
Latitude, Longitude45.65992, -108.76083
Generation Dates on FileJul 2024 to May 2025
Initial Operation DateJuly 2024
Annual Generation 213.5 GWh
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 RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityNorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector Electric Utility (1)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerNorthWestern Energy - (SD) (13809) SD
Grid Voltage 100.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator YGS01 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS02 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS03 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS04 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS05 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS06 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS07 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS08 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS09 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS10 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS11 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS12 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS13 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS14 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS15 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS16 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS17 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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 YGS18 Details Operating July 2024

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity11.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity9.2 MW
Winter Capacity9.2 MW
Minimum Load2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2024
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

Yellowstone County Generating Station Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
We couldn't locate any owners for this plant

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