Centennial Generating Station

Centennial Generating Station is a 12 MW oil-fired power plant in Clay County, Minnesota, operated by City of Moorhead - (MN). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside SPP. Its units entered service in 2011.

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
11.5 MW
10 MW net summer
Generating units
5
In service
2011
EIA plant ID
57910

Where it is

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County
Clay County, Minnesota
Coordinates
46.8661, -96.7464
Balancing authority
SWPP
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
City of Moorhead - (MN)
Primary energy source
Petroleum
Technologies
Petroleum Liquids
Status
Operating

Every plant City of Moorhead - (MN) reports to EIA →

Centennial Generating Station: FAQ

Where is Centennial Generating Station?
In Clay 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 Centennial Generating Station?
12 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Centennial Generating Station?
EIA-860M names City of Moorhead - (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 Centennial Generating Station LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Moorhead - (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 "Centennial Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Centennial Generating Station still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.