Elk Hills Cogen
28590 Hwy 119, Tupman, CA 93276Plant 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 14.0 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Elk Hills Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | California Resources Elk Hills LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1994 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 80.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 850.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,432 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #955 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #389 out of 1,570 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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Monthly Net Generation for Elk Hills Cogen
Elk Hills Cogen Details
| 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 Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1994 |
| Annual Generation | 80.7 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 |
Generator U1 Details Standby November 1994
| 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 |
Generator U2 Details Standby November 1994
| 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 |
Elk Hills Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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