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Los Esteros Critical Energy Center

800 Thomas Foon Chew Way, San Jose, CA 95134

Plant Summary Information

Los Esteros Critical Energy Center is ranked #59 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Los Esteros Critical Energy Center is comprised of 5 generators and generated 89.9 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.

Plant NameLos Esteros Critical Energy Center
Utility NameLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC
LocationSanta Clara County, CA
Initial Operation DateFebruary 2003
Last Update Aug 2024
Annual Generation 218.4 GWh
Annual Consumption 2.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,204 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #715 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #244 out of 1,569 California Power Plants
Ranked #59 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Los Esteros Critical Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameLos Esteros Critical Energy Center (55748)
Plant Address800 Thomas Foon Chew Way, San Jose, CA 95134
UtilityLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC (2860)
Latitude, Longitude37.425, -121.9319
Generation Dates on FileMar 2003 to Aug 2024
Initial Operation DateFebruary 2003
Annual Generation 218.4 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 Number02-130-000
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceMunicipality
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name PACIFIC GAS
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator CTG1 Details Operating February 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorYes
Nameplate Capacity45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity49 MW
Winter Capacity49 MW
Minimum Load28 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2003
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG2 Details Operating February 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorYes
Nameplate Capacity45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity47 MW
Winter Capacity47 MW
Minimum Load28 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2003
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 Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator CTG3 Details Operating February 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorYes
Nameplate Capacity45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity49 MW
Winter Capacity49 MW
Minimum Load28 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2003
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 Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator CTG4 Details Operating February 2003

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorYes
Nameplate Capacity45 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity47 MW
Winter Capacity47 MW
Minimum Load28 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2003
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 Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator CAG5 Details Operating August 2013

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity126.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity108 MW
Winter Capacity108 MW
Minimum Load8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2013
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 Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Los Esteros Critical Energy Center Plant Owners

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