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Basin Electric Power Cooperative has selected PCL Construction to construct a $4 billion natural gas generation facility, the Bison Generation Station, in Williams County, North Dakota. The dual-unit combined-cycle plant, with two 745-MW units, will produce about 1.49 GW, slated to begin operations in 2029.

Construction will start this spring, with peak employment reaching approximately 1,000 workers in 2027. The plant aims to meet growing demand from various sectors while complementing Basin Electric’s renewable energy efforts. Commercial operations are projected to commence in 2030.