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
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Primary energy production (quad Btu) | 2.9 | 95.5 |
National ranking
Montana ranks #24 of 34 states by total energy production.
| #1 | New Hampshire | 19,000,000 |
| #2 | Maine | 14,900,000 |
| #3 | Arizona | 500 |
| #4 | Florida | 260 |
| #5 | New York | 128 |
| #6 | Washington | 111 |
| #7 | Indiana | 95 |
| #8 | South Dakota | 82% |
| #9 | Missouri | 75 |
| #10 | Kentucky | 68% |
| #11 | Illinois | 54% |
| #12 | Minnesota | 48% |
| #13 | Oregon | 45% |
| #14 | Utah | 42% |
| #15 | Massachusetts | 26 |
| #16 | Pennsylvania | 7.6 |
| #17 | Rhode Island | 6.3 |
| #18 | Alaska | 6 |
| #19 | Delaware | 5.5 |
| #20 | Texas | 5.4 |
| #21 | Colorado | 5 |
| #22 | Ohio | 4 |
| #23 | North Dakota | 3 |
| #24 | Montana | 2.9 |
| #25 | Louisiana | 2 |
| #26 | New Mexico | 2 |
| #27 | Virginia | 1.4 |
| #28 | North Carolina | 1.2 |
| #29 | Vermont | 1% |
| #30 | Georgia | 1 |
| #31 | Wyoming | 1 |
| #32 | Michigan | 0.8 |
| #33 | New Jersey | 0.6 |
| #34 | Wisconsin | 0.3 |
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.