Chula Vista Energy Center

3497 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Plant Summary Information

Chula Vista Energy Center is ranked #314 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Chula Vista Energy Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 505.2 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant NameChula Vista Energy Center
Utility NameWellhead Services, Inc
LocationSan Diego County, CA
Initial Operation DateMay 2001
Last Update Dec 2023
Annual Generation 1.7 GWh
Annual Consumption 34.0 k MMBtu
Ranked #10,235 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,847 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,403 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #314 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas
Previous Operators Wellhead Services Inc (2013 to 2016)
Wellhead Energy, LLC (2017 to 2019)
Wellhead Services, Inc (2020 to 2023)

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Chula Vista Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameChula Vista Energy Center (55540)
Plant Address3497 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
UtilityWellhead Services, Inc (20323)
Latitude, Longitude32.59167, -117.05861
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation DateMay 2001
Annual Generation 1.7 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number00-124-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceSweetwater Water District
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSan Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA
Grid Voltage 69.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity37.2 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity37.2 MW
Winter Capacity37.2 MW
Minimum Load30 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2001
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo

Chula Vista Energy Center Plant Owners

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