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Deer Creek Station is a natural gas power generation facility located in the United States at coordinates 44.2908° N and 96.5267° W. With a capacity of 324 MW, this facility is owned and operated by Basin Electric Power Cooperative and has been in operation since its commissioning in 2012. The use of gas as the primary fuel type underscores the plant's role in providing a cleaner alternative to coal-fired power plants, which is particularly relevant in the context of growing environmental concerns and energy policies that advocate for reduced carbon emissions. Deer Creek Station is essential for supporting the local energy grid, delivering reliable electricity to meet the needs of the surrounding communities. As part of Basin Electric's commitment to sustainable energy practices, the plant contributes significantly to a diversified energy portfolio, ensuring that the region can depend on a stable and efficient power supply. The strategic incorporation of natural gas power generation is pivotal for enhancing energy security and sustainability within the local and broader regional context.

Capacity
324 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Basin Electric Power Coop
Location
44.2908°, -96.5267°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,081. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #5,840 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,183 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

14 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

Basin Electric Power Coop operates 17 plants totalling 5,493 MW

Regional density

99 plants within 100 km, 3,005 MW combined

Nearest plant: Lincoln Heights I (7.4 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 44.290800, -96.526700
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
625.8 Kt
1277 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
8.76 Mt
Over 14 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2042
16 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
136.1K
cars per year
83.4K
homes per year
28.4M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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