Elk Hills Cogen

28590 Hwy 119, Tupman, CA 93276

Plant Summary Information

Elk Hills Cogen is ranked #78 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Elk Hills Cogen is comprised of 2 generators and generated 5.6 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.

Plant Name	Elk Hills Cogen
Utility Name	California Resources Elk Hills LLC
Location	Kern County, CA
Initial Operation Date	November 1994
Last Update	Feb 2025
Annual Generation	76.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	1.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,540 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #972 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #395 out of 1,579 California Power Plants
Ranked #78 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operator	Occidental of Elk Hills Inc (2013 to 2013) California Resources Elk Hills LLC (2014 to 2023)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Elk Hills Cogen (55950)
Plant Address	28590 Hwy 119, Tupman, CA 93276
Utility	California Resources Elk Hills LLC (13989)
Latitude, Longitude	35.47915, -119.73746
Generation Dates on File	Dec 2002 to Feb 2025
Initial Operation Date	November 1994
Annual Generation	76.3 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	25C337
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

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 CHP (7)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name	Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below.
Pipeline Notes	Self Provided
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	23.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	23.3 MW
Winter Capacity	24.1 MW
Minimum Load	14 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	No

First Operation Date	November 1994
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
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

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	23.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	23.3 MW
Winter Capacity	24.1 MW
Minimum Load	14 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Standby
Synchronized To Transmission Grid	No

First Operation Date	November 1994
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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