El Centro Hybrid
485 E. Villa Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243Plant Summary Information
El Centro Hybrid is ranked #34 out of 1,501 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
El Centro Hybrid is comprised of 7 generators and generated 261.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | El Centro Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Imperial Irrigation District |
| Location | Imperial County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1952 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #683 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #405 out of 2,188 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #34 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 338 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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El Centro Hybrid Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | El Centro Hybrid (389) |
| Plant Address | 485 E. Villa Avenue El Centro, CA 92243 |
| Utility | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.80222, -115.54 |
| Generation Dates on File | Apr 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1952 |
| Annual Generation | 1.2 TWh |
| 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 | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Dogwood Canal |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Imperial Irrigation District (9216) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 92.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating August 1952
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | STM2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 22 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1952 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating August 1968
| Technology | Natural Gas Steam Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 81.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 67.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 72 MW |
| Minimum Load | 20 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1968 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Residual Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / RFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 70 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 72 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 70 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 72 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 6H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 2A Details Operating June 1993
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STM2 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 89.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 73 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 73 MW |
| Minimum Load | 48 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1993 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 71 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 73 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 71 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 73 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator 30 Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | STM3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 65.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 42 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 53 MW |
| Minimum Load | 28 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 31 Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STM3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 32 Details Operating October 2012
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | STM3 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 39 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 24 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2012 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator BESS Details Operating October 2016
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 18.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2016 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 20 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 30 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 30 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 14.4 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | BL |
| Arbitrage | No |
| Frequency Regulation | Yes |
| Load Following | Yes |
| Ramping Spinning Reserve | Yes |
| Co Located Renewable Firming | No |
| Voltage Or Reactive Power Support | Yes |
El Centro Hybrid Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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