Richmond Cogen
841 Chevron Way, Richmond, CA 94802Plant Summary Information
Richmond Cogen is ranked #39 out of 1,569 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Richmond Cogen is comprised of 4 generators and generated 246.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Richmond Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chevron Products Company-Richmond |
| Location | Contra Costa County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1992 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 922.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 13.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #786 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #461 out of 2,253 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #39 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.7% Other Gas : 2.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Richmond Cogen
Richmond Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Richmond Cogen (52109) |
| Plant Address | 841 Chevron Way, Richmond, CA 94802 |
| Utility | Chevron Products Company-Richmond (49732) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.9418, -122.3909 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 922.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 97.7% Other Gas : 2.3% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-1097 |
| 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 | Petroleum Refineries (32411) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | East Bay MUD |
| 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) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Notes | The Refinery also recieves a mid range BTU gas from California Energy Exchange Corporation |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating August 1992
| 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 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 62.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | OG / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN2 Details Operating September 1992
| 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 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 62.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 MW |
| Minimum Load | 25 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 1992 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | OG / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN5 Details Operating March 2006
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 30.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating April 2019
| Technology | All Other |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 17.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2019 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Waste Heat |
| Startup Source | Waste Heat |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Richmond Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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