Where is Thief River Falls?

In Pennington County, Minnesota (MN). 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 Thief River Falls?

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

Who owns Thief River Falls?

EIA-860M names City of Thief River Falls - (MN) 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 Thief River Falls LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Thief River Falls - (MN) 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 "Thief River Falls LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Thief River Falls still running?

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

Thief River Falls

Thief River Falls is a 7 MW oil-fired power plant in Pennington County, Minnesota, operated by City of Thief River Falls - (MN). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service between 1927 and 2001.

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: 6.5 MW; 5.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1927–2001
EIA plant ID: 2014

Where it is

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County: Pennington County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 48.1143, -96.1792
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Thief River Falls - (MN)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Conventional Hydroelectric, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Petroleum 6 MW, Hydro 1 MW. It is filed here under Petroleum, the source with the most capacity.

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Thief River Falls: FAQ

Where is Thief River Falls?: In Pennington County, Minnesota (MN). 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 Thief River Falls?: 7 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Thief River Falls?: EIA-860M names City of Thief River Falls - (MN) 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 Thief River Falls LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Thief River Falls - (MN) 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 "Thief River Falls LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Thief River Falls still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.