CP Kelco San Diego Plant
2025 E Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92113Plant Summary Information
CP Kelco San Diego Plant is ranked #72 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
CP Kelco San Diego Plant is comprised of 3 generators and generated 22.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | CP Kelco San Diego Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CP Kelco US Inc. |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1983 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 74.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,733 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #976 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #403 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #72 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
CPKelco U S Inc (2013 to 2022) CP Kelco US Inc. (2023 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for CP Kelco San Diego Plant
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CP Kelco San Diego Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | CP Kelco San Diego Plant (52147) |
| Plant Address | 2025 E Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92113 |
| Utility | CP Kelco US Inc. (3221) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.6947, -117.1436 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1983 |
| Annual Generation | 74.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 81-40-000 |
| 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 | Food Manufacturing (311) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | Yes |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1983
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1983 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 1983
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1983 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Out of Service October 1983
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 9.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | October 1983 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
CP Kelco San Diego Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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