Explore the largest coal power plants in North Dakota and see all the utility-scale coal projects in North Dakota on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of coal power plants in North Dakota. Each month, we track coal projects and update our list of the largest coal power plants in North Dakota.
As of May 2026, there are 7 utility-scale coal power plants in North Dakota, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 4,023 MW.
Total Coal Power Plants
7
Total Capacity
4,023 MW
Built in 2025
0
Map of coal power plants in North Dakota. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,210 MW
Year Operational: September 1980
Location: McLean, North Dakota
954 MW
Year Operational: July 1986
Location: Mercer, North Dakota
734 MW
Year Operational: April 1977
Location: Oliver, North Dakota
656 MW
Year Operational: December 1975
Location: Mercer, North Dakota
450 MW
Year Operational: May 1981
Location: Mercer, North Dakota
13 MW
Year Operational: September 1990
Location: Traill, North Dakota
6 MW
Year Operational: September 1965
Location: Pembina, North Dakota
13 MW
Year Operational: September 1990
Location: Traill, North Dakota
954 MW
Year Operational: July 1986
Location: Mercer, North Dakota
450 MW
Year Operational: May 1981
Location: Mercer, North Dakota
1,210 MW
Year Operational: September 1980
Location: McLean, North Dakota
734 MW
Year Operational: April 1977
Location: Oliver, North Dakota
656 MW
Year Operational: December 1975
Location: Mercer, North Dakota
6 MW
Year Operational: September 1965
Location: Pembina, North Dakota
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