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BIOENERGY PLANTSBenson Power Biomass Plant
Benson Power Biomass Plant is a 62.5 MW retired bioenergy plant in Swift County, Minnesota, operated by Benson Power, LLC..
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingMay 2007 (completed)
- ClosedNov 2018 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | 63 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Benson Power, LLC.
- Location
- Swift County, Minnesota
- Balancing authority
- MISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 62.5 MW
- First unit online
- May 2007
- EIA plant ID
- 55867
Location
45.3224, -95.6295
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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