Argus Cogen Plant
13200 Main Street, Trona, CA 93562Plant Summary Information
Argus Cogen Plant is ranked #1 out of 1 coal plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Argus Cogen Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 65.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Argus Cogen Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Searles Valley Minerals Operations Inc. |
| Location | San Bernardino County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1947 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 252.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,189 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #73 out of 120 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #220 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 1 California Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 94.8% Natural Gas : 5.2% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Argus Cogen Plant
Argus Cogen Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Argus Cogen Plant (10684) |
| Plant Address | 13200 Main Street, Trona, CA 93562 |
| Utility | Searles Valley Minerals Operations Inc. (49968) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.765, -117.3833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1947 |
| Annual Generation | 252.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 94.8% Natural Gas : 5.2% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 83-230-000 |
| 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 | (325188) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG5 Details Out of Service December 1947
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CAISO |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CAISO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | December 1947 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | Yes |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Generator TG8 Details Operating July 1978
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CAISO |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CAISO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | Yes |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Generator TG9 Details Operating July 1978
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CAISO |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CAISO |
| Nameplate Capacity | 27.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 25 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1978 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | Yes |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Subcritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | BIT / NG |
|---|---|
Argus Cogen Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnavati Holdings Inc | c/o Searles Valley Minerals9401 Indian Creek Pkway, suite, Overland Park, KS 66210 | Generator TG5 | 100.00% |
| Karnavati Holdings Inc | c/o Searles Valley Minerals9401 Indian Creek Pkway, suite, Overland Park, KS 66210 | Generator TG8 | 100.00% |
| Karnavati Holdings Inc | c/o Searles Valley Minerals9401 Indian Creek Pkway, suite, Overland Park, KS 66210 | Generator TG9 | 100.00% |
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