Western Power & Steam Inc
3300 Manor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308Plant Summary Information
Western Power & Steam Inc is ranked #131 out of 346 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Western Power & Steam Inc is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.6 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Western Power & Steam Inc |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Western Power and Steam II LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 28.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 407.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,632 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,295 out of 2,254 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #632 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #131 out of 346 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Western Power & Steam Inc (2013 to 2019) Western Power and Steam II LLC (2020 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Western Power & Steam Inc
Western Power & Steam Inc Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Western Power & Steam Inc (54410) |
| Plant Address | 3300 Manor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
| Utility | Western Power and Steam II LLC (63997) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.44054, -119.01286 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 28.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-613-001 |
| 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 | Oil and Gas Extraction (211) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Waterwell |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | MOJAVE PIPELINE CO LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG Details Operating March 1990
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Western Power & Steam Inc Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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