Kern Front Limited

12241 Oilfield Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Plant Summary Information

Kern Front Limited is ranked #151 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Kern Front Limited is comprised of 2 generators and generated 6.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.

Plant Name	Kern Front Limited
Utility Name	WCAC Operating Company
Location	Kern County, CA
Initial Operation Date	February 1989
Last Update	Dec 2023
Annual Generation	22.0 GWh
Annual Consumption	259.2 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,043 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,369 out of 2,255 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #697 out of 1,578 California Power Plants
Ranked #151 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas
Previous Operators	Juniper Generation LLC (2013 to 2014) Kern Front Limited (2015 to 2015) WCAC Operating Company (2016 to 2023)

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Kern Front Limited (50494)
Plant Address	12241 Oilfield Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Utility	WCAC Operating Company (60662)
Latitude, Longitude	35.51647, -119.04013
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2023
Initial Operation Date	February 1989
Annual Generation	22.0 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	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	California Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	115.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	24.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	23 MW
Winter Capacity	24 MW
Minimum Load	21 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	February 1989
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
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

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Wholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity	24.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	23 MW
Winter Capacity	24 MW
Minimum Load	21 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	February 1989
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
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

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC	34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308	Generator KF1	100.00%
WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC	34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308	Generator KF2	100.00%

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