60th largest plant in North Dakota · 11698th nationally
Dakota Magic is a oil power plant in North Dakota with a nameplate capacity of 1.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Dakota Magic |
|---|---|
| Operator | Dakota Magic Casino |
| City | Hankinson |
| County | Richland County |
| State | North Dakota |
| ZIP | 58041 |
| Coordinates | 45.93861, -96.83583 |
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum Liquids | Distillate Oil | 1.5 MW | Standby | 2000 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
Oil-fired plants typically run only during peak demand or grid emergencies because oil is expensive compared to gas and coal. They have the highest CO₂ emissions per MWh of any common generation technology.