Minnesota River Station

Minnesota River Station (MRS) is located in Chaska, Minnesota. MRS consists of one GTX-100 combustion turbine in simple cycle with inlet air cooling for power augmentation. Dahlen, Berg & Co. managed the planning and construction of the plant.

Electricity generated by the station is sold to the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, for use by its ten members throughout the state.

Site:   Chaska, MN

Commercial Operation Date:   May 2001

Winter Capacity:   49 MW

Summer Capacity:   43 MW

Technology:   Dual-fuel (natural gas and fuel oil), simple cycle

Turbine:   Alstom GTX-100

Owner:   City of Chaska

Customer:   Minnesota Municipal Power Agency