Hardin Generating Station
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Hardin Generating Station is an operating power station of at least 115-megawatts (MW) in Hardin, Big Horn, Montana, United States.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin Generating Station | Hardin, Big Horn, Montana, United States | 45.764342, -107.598292 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1: 45.764342, -107.598292
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating | coal - subbituminous | 115.7 | subcritical | 2006 | – |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Heorot Power Management [100.0%] |
Use for Cryptocurrency
In November 2017 owner Heorot Power said if the company can't find a buyer for the facility, it could close by the first or second quarter of 2018, as the plant has suffered economic losses since 2014.[1] In May 2018 it was reported the plant may be acquired by blockchain and data processing interests for their power use.[2]
In February 2019 is was reported that the FERC approved the sale of the power plant to the Big Horn Datapower Holdings.[3] It is unknown at this point what the company's plans are with the facility. According to the EIA 860 database 2018ER the plant is still listed as "Operable"[4] although according to the EIA 923 database there has not been any sale of coal to the plant since December of 2017.[5]
Background
Rocky Mountain Power is the local entity that owns the plant. It's operated by Colorado Energy, which is owned by Heorot Power, a subsidiary of Beowulf Energy.[6] Rocky Mountain Power had the rights rights to construct the plant and was taken over by Centennial Power in March 2002.[7]
The plant was built and is being operated by Colorado Energy Management, which is also a subsidiary of Centennial Power. (Both Centennial Power and Colorado Energy Management were part of the MDU Resources Group until they were bought by Bicent in July 2007.)[8]
Montana Environmental Information Center appealed the air permit and in May 2005 settled with the company for installation of mercury controls.[9]
Citizen groups
- Citizens for Clean Energy
- Montana Environmental Information Center
- Northern Plains Resource Council
- Climate Ground Zero
- Northern Rockies Rising Tide
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Owners of Hardin coal-fired power plant announce exit in 2018," Billings Gazette, Nov 17, 2017
- ↑ "Blockchain and data processing interests could take over Hardin’s troubled coal-fired power plant," Crypto Ventures, May 31, 2018
- ↑ "FERC approves Rocky Mountain Power's sale of struggling Mont. plant" S&P global, February 20, 2019.
- ↑ "EIA 860" EIA.gov, 860 generator database
- ↑ "EIA 923 2017" EIA 923 2017.
- ↑ "Hardin Generating Station", Colorado Energy Management, undated, accessed January 2008.
- ↑ "MDU Resources Creates New Business Unit", Media Release, Business Wire, February 5, 2003.
- ↑ "Bicent Power Completes Acquisition of Centennial Power and Colorado Energy Management From MDU Resources", Media Release, Chron.com, July 10, 2007.
- ↑ Clair Johnson, "Hardin plant foes, backer reach pact", Billings Gazette, May 4, 2005.
Additional data
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