Overview
Glen Ullin Station 6 is a 5.3 MW cogeneration gas power plant in North Dakota, USA, owned by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. It provides electricity and heat to the local community.
Glen Ullin Station 6 is a gas-fired power plant located in Glen Ullin, North Dakota, United States. With a capacity of 5.3 MW, it is a small-scale facility that operates on cogeneration technology, producing both electricity and useful thermal energy. The plant is owned by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, a regional utility serving the Upper Midwest. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). As a cogeneration facility, it achieves higher efficiency by capturing waste heat for industrial or heating purposes, reducing overall fuel consumption and emissions compared to separate power and heat generation. Glen Ullin Station 6 serves a critical role in providing reliable power and heat to the Glen Ullin area. Its small scale and cogeneration design align with modern energy efficiency goals. The plant's operational status ensures continued support for local energy needs, contributing to grid stability in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's cogeneration technology improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions per unit of energy output compared to conventional separate generation. Its small capacity of 5.3 MW limits overall environmental footprint. Located in a rural area of North Dakota, the plant's emissions are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and emission limits for criteria pollutants. The use of natural gas as fuel results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions relative to coal-fired plants.
Frequently asked questions
Glen Ullin Station 6 is located in Glen Ullin, North Dakota, United States.
It is a gas power plant that uses cogeneration technology, producing both electricity and thermal energy.
The plant is owned by Montana-Dakota Utilities Co, a regional utility serving the Upper Midwest.
The plant has a capacity of 5.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
As a US power plant, it operates under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.