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GAS POWER PLANTSR M Heskett
R M Heskett is a 178 MW operating gas power plant in Morton County, North Dakota, operated by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 88 MW | |
| 3 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 88 MW | |
| EMER | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine | 2.0 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 75 MW | Retired |
| 1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 40 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Montana-Dakota Utilities Co
- Location
- Morton County, North Dakota
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 178 MW
Retired: 115 MW - First unit online
- Nov 1954
- EIA plant ID
- 2790
Location
46.8669, -100.8836
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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