Cymric 31X Cogen

21429 Lost Hills Rd, McKittrick, CA 93251

Plant Summary Information

Cymric 31X Cogen is ranked #148 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Cymric 31X Cogen is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Cymric 31X Cogen
Utility Name	Chevron USA Inc
Location	Kern County, CA
Initial Operation Date	October 1988
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	17.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	305.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,511 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,425 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #705 out of 1,606 California Power Plants
Ranked #148 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Cymric 31X Cogen (52081)
Plant Address	21429 Lost Hills Rd, McKittrick, CA 93251
Utility	Chevron USA Inc (54713)
Latitude, Longitude	35.3639, -119.6592
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	October 1988
Annual Generation	17.5 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	86-533-000
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	Oil and Gas Extraction (211)
Sector	Industrial CHP (7)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	12.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	Other - See pipeline notes.
Pipeline Name	MOJAVE PIPELINE CO LLC
Pipeline Notes	San Joaquin Fuel System; Owned/Operated by Chevron North America Exploration and Production (CNAEP)
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CYMRIC_1_N004
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Nameplate Capacity	3.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	2.7 MW
Winter Capacity	2.9 MW
Minimum Load	1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime Mover	Combustion Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	CYMRIC_1_N004
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Nameplate Capacity	3.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	2.7 MW
Winter Capacity	2.9 MW
Minimum Load	1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	October 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	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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