Coalinga Cogeneration Facility
29010 Shell Rd, Coalinga, CA 93210Plant Summary Information
Coalinga Cogeneration Facility is ranked #86 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Coalinga Cogeneration Facility is comprised of 2 generators and generated 11.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Coalinga Cogeneration Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Aera Energy LLC-Coalinga |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 42.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 688.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,402 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,156 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #510 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #86 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Coalinga Cogeneration Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Coalinga Cogeneration Facility (50750) |
| Plant Address | 29010 Shell Rd, Coalinga, CA 93210 |
| Utility | Aera Energy LLC-Coalinga (23005) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.17032, -120.36408 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 42.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 87-201 |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 70.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating June 1988
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1988 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Ultrasupercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Coalinga Cogeneration Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| AERA Energy LLC | P O Box 11164, Bakersfield, CA 93389 | Generator GEN1 | 100.00% |
| AERA Energy LLC | P O Box 11164, Bakersfield, CA 93389 | Generator GEN2 | 100.00% |
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