Where is Lonesome Creek Station?

In McKenzie 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 Lonesome Creek Station?

363 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Lonesome Creek 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 Lonesome Creek 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 "Lonesome Creek Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Lonesome Creek Station still running?

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

Lonesome Creek Station

Lonesome Creek Station is a 363 MW natural gas power plant in McKenzie County, North Dakota, operated by Basin Electric Power Coop. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service between 2013 and 2021.

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: 363 MW; 240 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 2013–2021
EIA plant ID: 57943

Where it is

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County: McKenzie County, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47.7967, -103.5786
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
Status: Operating

Every plant Basin Electric Power Coop reports to EIA →

Lonesome Creek Station: FAQ

Where is Lonesome Creek Station?: In McKenzie 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 Lonesome Creek Station?: 363 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lonesome Creek 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 Lonesome Creek 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 "Lonesome Creek Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lonesome Creek Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.