Basin Electric’s member load growth in the Williston Basin might've slowed – but it’s still growing. That being the case, work continues on several … [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...]
Why Basin? Military veterans are appreciated
October 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Andrew Annett is a military man. Since deciding to serve his country at the age of 17, he’s trained to be a sniper, served five deployments oversees, … [Read more...]
Game of cones: Construction orange marks progress, safety at Basin Electric peaking stations
September 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Darrell Slavick is in his element when he’s helping build a peaking generation facility. Sporting protective sunglasses and a hard hat that says “I … [Read more...]
Basin Electric Bakken peaking power: A look at Phase III construction
July 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Building to meet the cooperative’s member needs
December 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s no secret. The Bakken is booming in the Williston Basin, and the effects of it are being felt throughout the region. To keep up with the … [Read more...]
What’s in a name?
October 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet – just as Pioneer Generation Station, located northwest of Williston, ND, by any other name would still … [Read more...]
Dispatchers learn to start up Pioneer Generation Station
September 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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...]
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...]
PF12 study validates Basin Electric oil growth forecast
October 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson (KLJ) released its study, PF12, on Tuesday outlining Williston Basin growth over the next 20 years. PF12 stands for power … [Read more...]
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