Where is Pioneer Generation Station?

In Williams County, North Dakota (ND). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Pioneer Generation Station?

897 MW of nameplate capacity across 23 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Pioneer Generation Station?

EIA-860M names Basin Electric Power Coop as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Pioneer Generation Station LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Basin Electric Power Coop here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Pioneer Generation Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Pioneer Generation Station still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Pioneer Generation Station

Pioneer Generation Station is a 897 MW natural gas power plant in Williams County, North Dakota, operated by Basin Electric Power Coop. EIA-860M lists 23 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 2013 and 2025.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 897.3 MW; 763 MW net summer
Generating units: 23
In service: 2013–2025
EIA plant ID: 57881

Where it is

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County: Williams County, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48.2325, -103.9528
Balancing authority: SWPP
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Basin Electric Power Coop
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status: Operating

Every plant Basin Electric Power Coop reports to EIA →

Pioneer Generation Station: FAQ

Where is Pioneer Generation Station?: In Williams County, North Dakota (ND). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Pioneer Generation Station?: 897 MW of nameplate capacity across 23 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Pioneer Generation Station?: EIA-860M names Basin Electric Power Coop as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Pioneer Generation Station LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Basin Electric Power Coop here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Pioneer Generation Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Pioneer Generation Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.