Richmond Cogen

841 Chevron Way, Richmond, CA 94802

Plant Summary Information

Richmond Cogen is ranked #37 out of 1,571 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Richmond Cogen is comprised of 4 generators and generated 244.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameRichmond Cogen
Utility NameChevron Products Company-Richmond
LocationContra Costa County, CA
Initial Operation DateAugust 1992
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 934.1 GWh
Annual Consumption 13.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #776 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #456 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #37 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #31 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 97.6% Other Gas : 2.4%

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Monthly Net Generation for Richmond Cogen

Richmond Cogen Details

Summary Information
Plant NameRichmond Cogen (52109)
Plant Address841 Chevron Way, Richmond, CA 94802
UtilityChevron Products Company-Richmond (49732)
Latitude, Longitude37.9418, -122.3909
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateAugust 1992
Annual Generation 934.1 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas : 97.6% Other Gas : 2.4%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number86-1097
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodePetroleum Refineries (32411)
Sector Industrial CHP (7)
Water SourceEast Bay MUD
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)Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline NotesThe Refinery also recieves a mid range BTU gas from California Energy Exchange Corporation
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating August 1992

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity62.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity50 MW
Winter Capacity52 MW
Minimum Load25 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateAugust 1992
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceOG / NG

Generator GEN2 Details Operating September 1992

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam GeneratorNo
Nameplate Capacity62.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity50 MW
Winter Capacity52 MW
Minimum Load25 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateSeptember 1992
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceOG / NG

Generator GEN5 Details Operating March 2006

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime MoverCombined Cycle Steam Part
Unit CodeCC1
OwnershipSingle Owner
Duct BurnersYes
Nameplate Capacity30.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity30.4 MW
Winter Capacity30.4 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 2006
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator GEN6 Details Operating April 2019

TechnologyAll Other
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity17.9 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.85
Summer Capacity17.9 MW
Winter Capacity17.9 MW
Minimum Load1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2019
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Energy SourceWaste Heat
Startup SourceWaste Heat
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo

Richmond Cogen Plant Owners

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