Basin Electric hosted students from Bismarck State College Jan. 30, who were here to get some real world insight into the energy industry. The … [Read more...]
Bismarck State College students get look into energy industry at Basin Electric
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CoBank helps Basin Electric bring added value with urea financing
December 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s nice to have a supportive partner when pursuing something great, especially when that something will benefit cooperative members. When Basin … [Read more...]
Engines complete journey at Pioneer Generation Station (Video)
October 29, 2015 by 3 Comments
It’s been quite a journey for six engines that rolled into Williston, ND, Oct. 29. The Wärtsilä 20V34SG reciprocating engines, made in Finland, … [Read more...]
Basin Electric Bakken peaking power: A look at Phase III construction
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The steep incline of electrical load growth in the Williston Basin has flattened some in response to depressed crude oil prices, but Basin Electric’s … [Read more...]
Co-op directors, staff tour energy sites in South Dakota
November 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Directors and staff from Northern Electric Cooperative, a Basin Electric Class C member in Bath, SD, and FEM Electric Association, a Basin Electric … [Read more...]
Local newspaper says Dakota Gas has the right mindset
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The Bismarck Tribune ran a positive editorial Feb. 9 on Dakota Gasificiation Company's new urea plant at the Great Plains Synfuels Plant. Dakota … [Read more...]
Dispatchers learn to start up Pioneer Generation Station
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Pioneer Generation Station went commercial today. Some training was done at Headquarters Aug. 29 to get ready for Basin Electric’s newest natural … [Read more...]
Throwback Thursday: August 1995
July 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Construction on the anhydrous ammonia plant at the Great Plains Synfuels Plant began in mid-1995. Anhydrous ammonia is commonly used in the … [Read more...]
A look at Pioneer Generation Station construction (Video)
June 4, 2013 by 1 Comment
In the list of Basin Electric power plants, the Pioneer Generation Station looks like a lightweight. Weighing in at 45 megawatts, the power plant … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator-elect Heitkamp tenders resignation at Dakota Gas board meeting
December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
U.S. Sen.-elect Heidi Heitkamp attended her last Dakota Gasification Company (DGC) board meeting Dec. 10. She tendered her resignation in a letter to … [Read more...]
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