PCL Construction to build Bison Generation Station

Basin Electric Power Cooperative's selection of PCL Industrial Construction Co. as the general contractor for the $4 billion Bison Generation Station signifies a substantial investment in dispatchable power generation. The project, located in Williams County, North Dakota, aims to construct a 1490 MW natural gas-fueled facility. This development underscores the ongoing need for reliable energy sources to complement intermittent renewable energy, particularly in regions experiencing growing electricity demand. The Bison Generation Station is notable for its scale and the involvement of key players in the energy and construction sectors. PCL Construction, a well-established employee-owned construction company with operations across North America, will serve as the EPC contractor. Basin Electric Power Cooperative, a not-for-profit generation and transmission cooperative, is driving the project to serve its 139 member cooperative systems across nine states. The project's size and the reputations of the involved parties suggest a commitment to long-term energy infrastructure development.