June 18, 2025 – North Dakota has become a leading energy state in recent years because of Bakken petroleum, however, lignite coal has long been a vital resource for the state. Lignite is mainly used for making electricity, but it can also be used for heating and cooking.At Beulah, lignite has been converted into natural gas at the Great Plains Synfuel Plant since 1984. And there is ano...
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