Los Medanos Energy Center

PO BOX 551, 750 East Third St., Pittsburg, CA 94565

Plant Summary Information

Los Medanos Energy Center is ranked #7 out of 1,577 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Los Medanos Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 866.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant NameLos Medanos Energy Center
Utility NameLos Medanos Energy Center LLC
LocationContra Costa County, CA
Initial Operation DateAugust 2001
Last Update Dec 2024
Annual Generation 3.2 TWh
Annual Consumption 26.8 M MMBtu
Ranked #364 out of 11,949 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #214 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #7 out of 1,577 California Power Plants
Ranked #5 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas

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Monthly Net Generation for Los Medanos Energy Center

Los Medanos Energy Center Details

Summary Information
Plant NameLos Medanos Energy Center (55217)
Plant AddressPO BOX 551, 750 East Third St., Pittsburg, CA 94565
UtilityLos Medanos Energy Center LLC (2843)
Latitude, Longitude38.03007, -121.873
Generation Dates on FileJan 2002 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation DateAugust 2001
Annual Generation 3.2 TWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number01-14-000
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP CHP (3)
Water SourceDelta Diablo Sanitation Dist
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)PACIFIC GAS
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator CTG1 Details Operating August 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationPOD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataPOD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND
Nameplate Capacity198.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity170 MW
Winter Capacity177 MW
Minimum Load105 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2001
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
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

Generator CTG2 Details Operating August 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationPOD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataPOD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND
Nameplate Capacity198.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity170 MW
Winter Capacity177 MW
Minimum Load105 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2001
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
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

Generator STG3 Details Operating August 2001

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationPOD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataPOD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND
Nameplate Capacity280.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity219 MW
Winter Capacity221 MW
Minimum Load80 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 2001
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIPP CHP (3)
Topping Or BottomingT
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 Medanos Energy Center Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
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