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Basin Electric Builds 1,490 MW Plant to Deliver Reliable and Affordable Power

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is developing the 1,490 MW Bison Generation Station, a $4 billion combined cycle natural gas plant in North Dakota designed to meet growing regional demand and provide reliable power. Construction begins in 2026, with the first unit expected to be operational in 2029 and the second unit to be operational by 2030, using advanced technologies for...

NextEra Energy Resources and Basin Electric Power Cooperative partner to build River Run Energy Center, bringing jobs and economic growth to North Dakota

NextEra Energy Resources and Basin Electric Power Cooperative signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop an approximately 1,450-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas facility in North Dakota, which will support a multi-gigawatt data center campus. This project is expected to create significant jobs and generate tax revenue for local communities while minimizing electricity...