Blacksand Generating Facility
2000 Tonner Canyon Road, Brea, CA 92821Plant Summary Information
Blacksand Generating Facility is ranked #100 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Blacksand Generating Facility is comprised of 3 generators and generated 13.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Blacksand Generating Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Bridge Energy LLC |
| Location | Orange County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 45.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 812.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,998 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,128 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #500 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #100 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Linn Operating Inc (2013 to 2016) Bridge Energy LLC (2017 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Blacksand Generating Facility
Blacksand Generating Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Blacksand Generating Facility (56090) |
| Plant Address | 2000 Tonner Canyon Road, Brea, CA 92821 |
| Utility | Bridge Energy LLC (61143) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.9328, -117.855 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Annual Generation | 45.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 99-57-001 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Oil and Gas Extraction (211) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Pipeline Notes | Intermittant and Supplemental Only |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator D189 Details Operating November 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator D182 Details Operating June 2000
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator D190 Details Operating September 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Blacksand Generating Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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