Where is POET Biorefining Lake Crystal?

In Blue Earth 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 POET Biorefining Lake Crystal?

7 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns POET Biorefining Lake Crystal?

EIA-860M names POET Biorefining Lake Crystal 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 POET Biorefining Lake Crystal LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — POET Biorefining Lake Crystal 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 "POET Biorefining Lake Crystal LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is POET Biorefining Lake Crystal still running?

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

POET Biorefining Lake Crystal

POET Biorefining Lake Crystal is a 7 MW oil-fired power plant in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, operated by POET Biorefining Lake Crystal. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside MISO. Its units entered service in 2005.

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: 7 MW; 7 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2005
EIA plant ID: 58197

Where it is

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County: Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.0933, -94.2767
Balancing authority: MISO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: POET Biorefining Lake Crystal
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Operating

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

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POET Biorefining Lake Crystal: FAQ

Where is POET Biorefining Lake Crystal?: In Blue Earth 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 POET Biorefining Lake Crystal?: 7 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns POET Biorefining Lake Crystal?: EIA-860M names POET Biorefining Lake Crystal 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 POET Biorefining Lake Crystal LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — POET Biorefining Lake Crystal 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 "POET Biorefining Lake Crystal LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is POET Biorefining Lake Crystal still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.