Aberdeen CT — 111 MW Natural Gas

Aberdeen CT is a 111 MW gas-fired power plant located in South Dakota, United States, operated by NorthWestern Energy and commissioned in 2003. The facility utilizes natural gas and oil as its primary fuels for electricity generation.

Ranked as the 907th largest gas plant in the United States, Aberdeen CT accounts for 0.02% of the country’s total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. In comparison, the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center, has a capacity of 4,263 MW, making Aberdeen CT approximately one-thirty-ninth the size.

Natural gas is a major component of the U.S. energy landscape, providing around 40% of the electricity generation. The Aberdeen CT plant supports energy needs in a region that relies on diverse energy sources. It is situated in the northeastern part of South Dakota, approximately 100 miles from Sioux Falls.