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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Operating | coal: subbituminous | 115.7 | subcritical | 2006 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Heorot Power Management LLC [100%] | Heorot Power Holdings LLC [100.0%] |
Emissions Data
- 2024 Gross Load (MWh): 551,110[1]
- 2024 SO2 Mass (short tons): 299[1]
- 2024 CO2 Mass (short tons): 740,777[1]
- 2024 NOx Mass (short tons): 289[1]
- 2023 Mercury emissions (Hg, lb): 2.26[2][3]
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.[4] In May 2018 it was reported the plant may be acquired by blockchain and data processing interests for their power use.[5]
In February 2019 is was reported that the FERC approved the sale of the power plant to the Big Horn Datapower Holdings.[6] 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"[7] although according to the EIA 923 database there has not been any sale of coal to the plant since December of 2017.[8]
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.[9] Rocky Mountain Power had the rights rights to construct the plant and was taken over by Centennial Power in March 2002.[10]
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.)[11]
Montana Environmental Information Center appealed the air permit and in May 2005 settled with the company for installation of mercury controls.[12]
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 EIA (2024). "Clean Air Markets Program Data (CAMD)". Retrieved 2025-02-20.
- ↑ Clean Air and Power Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (February 2024). "Annual data 2022 vs. 2023". Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ↑ Toxics Release Inventory, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (October 2024). "2023 Basic Plus Data". Retrieved 2025-03-04.
- ↑ "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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