Watson Cogeneration
22850 South Wilminton, Carson, CA 90749Plant Summary Information
Watson Cogeneration is ranked #20 out of 1,571 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Watson Cogeneration is comprised of 6 generators and generated 592.1 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.
Plant Name | Watson Cogeneration |
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Utility Name | ARCO Products Co-Watson |
Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
Last Update | Oct 2024 |
Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
Annual Consumption | 34.2 M MMBtu |
Ranked #471 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #322 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #20 out of 1,571 California Power Plants | |
Ranked #18 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 84.8% Other Gas : 14.9% |
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Watson Cogeneration Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | Watson Cogeneration (50216) |
Plant Address | 22850 South Wilminton, Carson, CA 90749 |
Utility | ARCO Products Co-Watson (867) |
Latitude, Longitude | 33.81665, -118.24484 |
Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Oct 2024 |
Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
Annual Generation | 2.4 TWh |
Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 84.8% Other Gas : 14.9% |
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 85-526-001 |
FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
Regulatory Information | |
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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 | Dominquez Water |
Ash Impoundment | No |
Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
Grid Voltage | 220.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Natural Gas Information | |
Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GN94 Details Operating December 1987
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | CC1 |
Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
Nameplate Capacity | 82 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 82 MW |
Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
Minimum Load | 68 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | December 1987 |
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Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas / Waste/Other Oil |
Startup Source | Waste/Other Oil / Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | Yes |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG / WO |
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Switch When Operating | Yes |
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GN96 Details Operating December 1987
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | CC1 |
Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
Duct Burners | Yes |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
Nameplate Capacity | 38.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
Minimum Load | 10 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | December 1987 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Generator GN93 Details Operating January 1988
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | CC1 |
Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
Nameplate Capacity | 82 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 82 MW |
Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
Minimum Load | 68 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | January 1988 |
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Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas / Waste/Other Oil |
Startup Source | Waste/Other Oil / Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | Yes |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG / WO |
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Switch When Operating | Yes |
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GN92 Details Operating February 1988
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | CC1 |
Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
Nameplate Capacity | 82 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 82 MW |
Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
Minimum Load | 68 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | February 1988 |
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Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas / Waste/Other Oil |
Startup Source | Waste/Other Oil / Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | Yes |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG / WO |
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Switch When Operating | Yes |
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator GN95 Details Operating February 1988
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
Unit Code | CC1 |
Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
Duct Burners | Yes |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
Nameplate Capacity | 38.5 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 35 MW |
Winter Capacity | 35 MW |
Minimum Load | 10 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
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Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | February 1988 |
Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Generator GN91 Details Operating March 1988
Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
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Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
Unit Code | CC1 |
Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_ARCOGN_2_UNITS |
Nameplate Capacity | 82 MW |
Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
Summer Capacity | 82 MW |
Winter Capacity | 82 MW |
Minimum Load | 68 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
First Operation Date | March 1988 |
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Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
Topping Or Bottoming | T |
Energy Source | Natural Gas / Other Gas / Waste/Other Oil |
Startup Source | Waste/Other Oil / Natural Gas |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Carbon Capture Technology | No |
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
Other Planned Modifications | No |
Multiple Fuels | Yes |
Cofire Fuels | Yes |
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
Multifuel Details | |
Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG / WO |
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Switch When Operating | Yes |
Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 82 MW |
Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 82 MW |
Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
Storage Limits | Yes |
Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Watson Cogeneration Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
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Tesoro SoCal Cogen LLC | 19100 Ridgewood Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78259 | Generator GN91 | 100.00% |
Tesoro SoCal Cogen LLC | 19100 Ridgewood Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78259 | Generator GN92 | 100.00% |
Tesoro SoCal Cogen LLC | 19100 Ridgewood Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78259 | Generator GN93 | 100.00% |
Tesoro SoCal Cogen LLC | 19100 Ridgewood Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78259 | Generator GN94 | 100.00% |
Tesoro SoCal Cogen LLC | 19100 Ridgewood Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78259 | Generator GN95 | 100.00% |
Tesoro SoCal Cogen LLC | 19100 Ridgewood Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78259 | Generator GN96 | 100.00% |
Tesoro SoCal Cogen LLC | 19100 Ridgewood Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78259 | Generator GN97 | 100.00% |
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