Delano Energy Center
Road 128 #3, Delano, CA 93215Plant Summary Information
Delano Energy Center is ranked #246 out of 317 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Delano Energy Center is comprised of 1 generator and generated 703.6 MWh during the 3-month period between July 2025 to October 2025.
| Plant Name | Delano Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wellhead Services, Inc |
| Location | Tulare County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 4.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 70.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,456 out of 13,285 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,705 out of 2,215 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,101 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #246 out of 317 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 Delano Energy Center
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Delano Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Delano Energy Center (58122) |
| Plant Address | Road 128 #3, Delano, CA 93215 |
| Utility | Wellhead Services, Inc (20323) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.79086, -119.29447 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Oct 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 4.7 GWh |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Ground Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 2013
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 60.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 16 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2013 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Delano Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| California Holdings Delano LLC | 650 Bercut Drive, Sacramento, CA 95811 | 99.00% |
| California Holdings Delano 2 LLC | 650 Bercut Drive, Sacramento, CA 95811 | 1.00% |
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