December 14, 2022
Basin Electric to build largest single-site generation project in western North Dakota since ’80s
Basin Electric is pursuing its largest single-site electric generation project since the 1980s. The cooperative plans to construct up to 583 megawatts of natural gas generation near the existing Pioneer Generation Station, northwest of Williston, N.D. The project will be referred to as Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV.
Todd Telesz, Basin Electric CEO and general manager, said the project will serve the growing needs of the cooperative’s members with reliable, affordable, and responsible electricity in western North Dakota.