Lonesome Creek Station
To serve the increasing demand for electricity by member cooperatives in northwest North Dakota, Basin Electric is planning to construct a natural gas-fired peaking station west of Watford City. The construction project was approved by the Basin Electric board of directors in February 2012.The Lonesome Creek Station would primarily be used to support the local transmission system and serve loads developing in the area. The unit would incorporate a synchronous clutch. If needed, the turbine could be disconnected from the generator, and the generator would act as a motor, thus providing much-needed voltage support to the area.
Before construction can start, several permits are required, including zoning change and conditional use permits from Alex Township in McKenzie County, and an air permit to construct from the state. Construction is projected to begin in mid 2012 with commercial operation planned for 2013.
Project facts
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Location |
West of Watford City, ND |
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Capacity |
45 megawatts |
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Fuel |
Natural gas |
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Turbine |
General Electric LM 6000 combustion turbine generator |
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Estimated cost |
$64.5 million |
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Grid connection |
115-kilovolt transmission line |
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Construction |
Planned to begin mid-year 2012 |
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Commercial Operation |
Planned for mid-year 2013 |
Headquarters
1717 East Interstate Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58503-0564 USA
Phone: 701.223.0441
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