Flooding forces two power plants to shut down

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA - Flooding on the Missouri River is forcing two electric power plants in western North Dakota to shut down. But Gov. John Hoeven says it won't cut off power to customers.

Hoeven says the Leland Olds and Coal Creek power plants are shutting down because the Garrison Dam is not releasing water. The power plants need a certain river level to take in Missouri River water used to make steam and power the plant's turbines.

The dam cut off its water releases to ease flooding downstream in Bismarck.

Related News

uk-energy-transition-stalled-by-supply-delays

UK's Energy Transition Stalled by Supply Delays

LONDON - The United Kingdom's ambitious plans to transition to clean energy are encountering significant obstacles due to prolonged delays in obtaining essential equipment such as transformers and other electrical components. These supply chain challenges are impeding the nation's progress toward decarbonizing its power sector by 2030.

Supply Chain Challenges

The global surge in demand for renewable energy infrastructure has led to extended lead times for critical components. For example, Statera Energy's storage plant in Thurrock experienced a 16-month delay for transformers from Siemens Energy. Such delays threaten the UK's goal to decarbonize power supplies by 2030.

Economic Implications

These…

READ MORE
ontario power lines

Ontario takes constitutional challenge of its global adjustment electricity fee to Supreme Court

READ MORE

U.S. Electricity Sales Projections

U.S. Electricity Sales Projections Continue to Fall

READ MORE

wendy holm

Opponent of Site C dam sharing concerns with northerners

READ MORE

Biden's Announcement of a 100% Tariff on Chinese-Made Electric Vehicles

Biden's Announcement of a 100% Tariff on Chinese-Made Electric Vehicles

READ MORE