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GAS POWER PLANTSMinnesota Valley
Minnesota Valley is a 46.0 MW retired gas power plant in Chippewa County, Minnesota, operated by Northern States Power Co - Minnesota.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingSep 1953 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2006 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Natural Gas Steam Turbine | 46 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
- Location
- Chippewa County, Minnesota
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Retired: 46.0 MW
- First unit online
- Sep 1953
- EIA plant ID
- 1918
Location
44.8028, -95.5269
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem