Energy Production in Montana

2.9 quadrillion Btu
Total energy production
1st in U.S.
Coal reserves rank
~28 million tons/yr
Coal production
~24,000 bbl/day
Crude oil output

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorMontanaUnited States
Primary energy production (quad Btu)2.995.5

National ranking

Montana ranks #24 of 34 states by total energy production.

#1New Hampshire19,000,000
#2Maine14,900,000
#3Arizona500
#4Florida260
#5New York128
#6Washington111
#7Indiana95
#8South Dakota82%
#9Missouri75
#10Kentucky68%
#11Illinois54%
#12Minnesota48%
#13Oregon45%
#14Utah42%
#15Massachusetts26
#16Pennsylvania7.6
#17Rhode Island6.3
#18Alaska6
#19Delaware5.5
#20Texas5.4
#21Colorado5
#22Ohio4
#23North Dakota3
#24Montana2.9
#25Louisiana2
#26New Mexico2
#27Virginia1.4
#28North Carolina1.2
#29Vermont1%
#30Georgia1
#31Wyoming1
#32Michigan0.8
#33New Jersey0.6
#34Wisconsin0.3

Overview

Montana energy production is dominated by coal, natural gas and hydropower, with the state holding the nation's largest recoverable coal reserves. Montana energy exports support neighboring regional grids.

Did you know?

  • Montana holds the largest coal reserves of any U.S. state.
  • The Colstrip plant is one of the largest coal-fired power stations in the western U.S.

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