Chula Vista Energy Center
3497 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911Plant Summary Information
Chula Vista Energy Center is ranked #308 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chula Vista Energy Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 100.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Chula Vista Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wellhead Services, Inc |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 373.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,345 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,962 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,584 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #308 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Wellhead Services Inc (2013 to 2016) Wellhead Energy, LLC (2017 to 2019) Wellhead Services, Inc (2020 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Chula Vista Energy Center
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Chula Vista Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chula Vista Energy Center (55540) |
| Plant Address | 3497 Main St, Chula Vista, CA 91911 |
| Utility | Wellhead Services, Inc (20323) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.59167, -117.05861 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 373.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-124-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Sweetwater Water District |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 37.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 37.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 37.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 30 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Chula Vista Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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