Rosebud Power Plant
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Rosebud Power Plant is an operating power station of at least 41-megawatts (MW) in Colstrip, Montana, United States.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Rosebud Power Plant | Colstrip, Montana, United States | 45.975156, -106.655244 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1: 45.975156, -106.655244
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating | coal: waste coal | 41.5 | subcritical | 1990 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Colstrip Energy LP [100%] | Rosebud Energy Corp [50.0%]; Colmac Montana Inc [25.0%]; Harrier Power Corp [25.0%] |
Background
The Rosebud power plant began commercial operation in 1990. The plant's power purchase agreement with NorthWestern Energy was set to expire in June 2025.[1] The power plant burns waste coal from the Rosebud coal mine.[2]
Emissions Data
- CO2 Emissions: 433,622 tons (2006)
- SO2 Emissions: 705 tons (2002)
- SO2 Emissions per MWh: 4.62 lb/MWh
- NOx Emissions: 537 tons (2002)
- Mercury Emissions:
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Independent Power Plants - About the Plant," ACI Energy, accessed July 3, 2024
- ↑ "Rosebud Power Plant - Facility Information," Coal Combustion Residue - Colstrip Energy Limited Partnership, accessed July 3, 2024
Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of coal-fired power stations, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Coal Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
