Powering North Dakota’s Future
River Run Energy Center
NextEra Energy Resources and Basin Electric Power Cooperative are joining forces to drive responsible growth, create jobs, and deliver economic benefits to North Dakota through the development of the River Run Energy Center.
Project Overview
New Combined-Cycle Natural Gas Facility
Foundation for Innovation
Key Milestone Achieved
Why North Dakota?
North Dakota is attracting businesses and industries seeking reliable, cost-effective electricity and robust energy infrastructure. This project will:
- Meet demand from large-scale technology users, like data centers
- Create significant job opportunities and generate substantial tax revenue
- Access to long-term locally produced North Dakota natural gas
Leadership Perspectives
“Under Secretary Burgum’s leadership we are enabling data centers and other large-scale technology users to fund their own generation. This model supports innovation, strengthens America’s energy security and helps keep electricity affordable for consumers.” - U.S. Department of Interior Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Leslie Beyer
“This is a win-win for North Dakota. By working with industry leaders, we’re ensuring North Dakota remains at the forefront of innovation, creating jobs, attracting technology investment, and strengthening our communities.” - North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong
“Our Large Load Commercial Program creates the framework to serve new, high-demand energy users, like data centers, while insulating existing cooperative members from significant cost increases.” - Basin Electric CEO and General Manager Todd Brickhouse
“This structure enables North Dakota to attract technology infrastructure, creating thousands of jobs and billions in economic impact.” - NextEra Energy Resources President and CEO Brian Bolster
