Dakota Gasification Company

Trader · United States

Synthetic Natural Gas Production

About Dakota Gasification Company

Dakota Gasification Company, a subsidiary of Basin Electric Power Cooperative, owns and operates the Great Plains Synfuels Plant near Beulah, North Dakota. Established in 1984, it is the only commercial-scale coal gasification plant in the United States that produces synthetic natural gas from lignite coal. The plant processes approximately 18,000 tons of lignite daily, converting it into valuable gases and liquids. In addition to synthetic natural gas, the facility produces various byproducts, including fertilizers, chemicals, and gases. Notably, Dakota Gas captures and transports carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery operations in Saskatchewan, Canada, contributing to significant carbon sequestration efforts.