Power plant · South Dakota

Ben French

Ben French is a 110 MW ng power plant in South Dakota, operated by Black Hills Power, Inc., in service since 1965.

Nameplate capacity
110 MW
Primary fuel
NG
Status
Operating
since 1965
Annual generation
3.1 GWh
2023 data
CO₂ emissions
3.7 k tonnes
1,193 kg/MWh

Location

Ben French is located South Dakota, at 44.0872°, -103.2610° (highlighted below among other power plants in the state).

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About this plant

Ben French is a ng generating station located in South Dakota. The plant has a nameplate capacity of 110 MW. It is operated by Black Hills Power, Inc.. It has been in service since 1965. Plant coordinates: 44.0872°, -103.2610°.