Los Medanos Energy Center
PO BOX 551, 750 East Third St., Pittsburg, CA 94565Plant Summary Information
Los Medanos Energy Center is ranked #7 out of 1,579 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Los Medanos Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 920.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Los Medanos Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Los Medanos Energy Center LLC |
| Location | Contra Costa County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2001 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 26.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #374 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #220 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 1,579 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 Name | Los Medanos Energy Center (55217) |
| Plant Address | PO BOX 551, 750 East Third St., Pittsburg, CA 94565 |
| Utility | Los Medanos Energy Center LLC (2843) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.03007, -121.873 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 3.1 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 01-14-000 |
| 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 CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Delta Diablo Sanitation Dist |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating August 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 170 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 177 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| 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 CTG2 Details Operating August 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 198.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 170 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 177 MW |
| Minimum Load | 105 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| 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 STG3 Details Operating August 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_LMEC_1_PL1X3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 280.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 219 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 221 MW |
| Minimum Load | 80 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| 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 |
Los Medanos Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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