Yellowstone County Generating Station
810 S. Strauch Rd, Laurel, MT 59044Plant 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 Name | Yellowstone County Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) |
| Location | Yellowstone County, MT |
| Initial Operation Date | July 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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Monthly Net Generation for Yellowstone County Generating Station
Yellowstone County Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Yellowstone County Generating Station (67766) |
| Plant Address | 810 S. Strauch Rd, Laurel, MT 59044 |
| Utility | NorthWestern Energy (MT wind/thermal) (56815) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.65992, -108.76083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2024 to May 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 213.5 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 | NorthWestern Energy (NWMT) (NWMT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NorthWestern Energy - (SD) (13809) SD |
| Grid Voltage | 100.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator YGS01 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS02 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS03 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS04 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS05 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS06 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS07 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS08 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS09 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS10 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS11 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS12 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS13 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS14 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS15 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS16 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS17 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Generator YGS18 Details Operating July 2024
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 11.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2024 |
| 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 |
Yellowstone County Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Yellowstone County Generating Station.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Timber Wind Farm | Big Timber, MT | 66.7 GWh | 44.9 mi |
| Elk Basin Gasoline Plant | Powell, WY | 6.7 GWh | 47.1 mi |
| Garland Canal Power Plant | Powell, WY | 9.2 GWh | 64.7 mi |
| Hardin Generator Project | Hardin, MT | 435.4 GWh | 56.4 mi |
| Heart Mountain | Cody, WY | 21.0 GWh | 81.2 mi |
| Judith Gap Wind Energy Center | Harlowton, MT | 421.9 GWh | 79 mi |
| Magpie Solar, LLC | Lavina, MT | 5.6 GWh | 44.5 mi |
| MTSUN | Billings, MT | 175.2 GWh | 15.6 mi |
| Musselshell Wind Project | Shawmut, MT | 23.1 GWh | 54.9 mi |
| Musselshell Wind Project Two LLC | Shawmut, MT | 26.5 GWh | 54.9 mi |
| Mystic | Fishtail, MT | 53.7 GWh | 57.1 mi |
| Pryor Mountain Wind | Bridger, MT | 755.9 GWh | 34.3 mi |
| River Bend Solar, LLC | Reed Point, MT | 3.5 GWh | 38.9 mi |
| South Dry Creek Hydro | Red Lodge, MT | 3.8 GWh | 37 mi |
| South Mills Solar, LLC | Hardin, MT | 5.5 GWh | 54.7 mi |
| Stillwater Wind, LLC | Reed Point, MT | 273.8 GWh | 37.3 mi |
| Two Dot Wind Broadview East LLC | Broadview, MT | 4.2 GWh | 30.7 mi |
| Western Sugar Cooperative - Billings | Billings, MT | 5.0 MWh | 14.6 mi |
| Yellowstone Energy LP | Billings, MT | 421.1 GWh | 19.2 mi |
| Yellowtail | Hardin, MT | 798.4 GWh | 45.9 mi |