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Basin Electric attends Lignite Energy Council Annual Conference

Leaders from North Dakota's energy industry, government, and research community gathered in Bismarck, North Dakota, for the Lignite Energy Council...

Basin Electric, members discuss power and purpose at 65th Annual Meeting

Basin Electric’s 2026 Annual Meeting of the Membership was held Aug. 12 at the Bismarck Event Center in Bismarck, North Dakota. Hundreds of member...

Delegation of energy leaders tours Dakota Gas

The Lignite Energy Council welcomed a delegation of energy leaders from India to North Dakota on July 13.

2025 Annual Report released

Basin Electric’s 2025 Annual Report is now available online.

Four Generations. One Cooperative.

To most, Jordan Dyke and Kade Goebel are simply two employees at Basin Electric, but their connection to the cooperative runs deep. They are the...

Dakota Gas staff attend 2025 Argus DEF Forum in Scottsdale

The forum highlighted key updates on DEF demand, upcoming EPA 2027 emission standards, and supply chain trends, offering Dakota Gas valuable...

Dakota Gas breaks carbon dioxide sequestration record

Dakota Gasification Company, a subsidiary of Basin Electric, recently broke the all-time world record for the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2)...

Basin Electric donation helps marksman compete again

Gillies, a retired employee of Dakota Gas, a subsidiary of Basin Electric, participated in the Bismarck-Mandan Rifle and Pistol Association...

A fulfilling career: after four decades, Dale Johnson says goodbye to Dakota Gas

After 40 years with Dakota Gasification Company (Dakota Gas), a subsidiary of Basin Electric, Dale Johnson is now enjoying the next phase of his...

Antelope Valley, Dakota Gas, and Coteau complete annual ditch cleanup

Over 40 employees from Basin Electric’s Antelope Valley Station, Dakota Gasification Company, and The Coteau Property Company’s Freedom Mine...

Leadership changes mark end of an era, new beginnings

Dale Johnson, who has worked for Dakota Gasification Company (Dakota Gas) for nearly 40 years and served as plant manager of the facility since...

Dakota Gas: Breaking records in 2024

Fertilizer production and CO2 sequestration at Dakota Gas experienced a record year in 2024. It was also the first year in ammonia and urea...

Dakota Gas receives award for carbon capture project

Dakota Gasification Company received the Excellence in Innovation Award for its Great Plains CO2 Sequestration Project. The award was presented in...

Beneath the surface: Dakota Gas uses seismic surveys to monitor carbon capture and storage project

Dakota Gas began injecting carbon dioxide into the Broom Creek formation last February, where it stores captured CO2 about 5,900 feet underground....

A family tradition: Dawson Kaylor follows his parents' footsteps to Dakota Gas

Dawson followed his parents’ footsteps to Dakota Gas, a subsidiary of Basin Electric, where since January 2024 he has worked as a shift...

Dakota Gas conducts seismic surveys at carbon dioxide storage site

Dakota Gasification Company, partnering with Denver, Colorado-based Carbon Vault, conducted seismic surveys for its Broom Creek carbon dioxide...

Proactive safety in action: The SOS approach

Safety committees across many Basin Electric facilities are implementing a new, proactive safety management program.

Dakota Gas team goes the extra mile to keep employees safe

Safety and teamwork are two values of Basin Electric, which is why the Dakota Gas fire/rescue team attended an advanced training program.

Brickhouse addresses investment at Williston Basin Petroleum Conference

Todd Brickhouse, Basin Electric CEO and general manager, participated in a panel discussion held in Bismarck, North Dakota, on May 15.

When the stakes are high, Dakota Gas employees are prepared

When it comes to training, there’s no substitute for hands-on exercises to gain experience for real-world scenarios.

Basin Electric representative testifies in Washington D.C. to oppose proposed banking regulation

It will increase costs for goods, services, and everyday necessities, and lead to further price volatility.

Scheduled outages provide reliability for members

Scheduled outages at Dakota Gas and Laramie River Station play a crucial role in maintaining reliability and efficiency.

Investing in success: Dakota Gas offers Bismarck State College Process Technology students jobs before graduation

Dakota Gas' partnership with Bismarck State College opens opportunity for full time, paid internships for process technology students.

Why Basin? Salary, benefits, and comprehensive lab equipment

Basin Electric prides itself on its culture and commitment to its employees, offering an impressive benefits package, professional development...

Check out videos and written summaries available from Basin Electric 2023 Annual Meeting

Find videos, written summaries, photos, and more from Basin Electric's 2023 Annual Meeting of the Membership.

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