Elk Hills Power LLC
4026 Skyline Road, Tupman, CA 93276Plant Summary Information
Elk Hills Power LLC is ranked #7 out of 1,600 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Elk Hills Power LLC is comprised of 3 generators and generated 923.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Elk Hills Power LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Elk Hills Power LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 23.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #386 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #230 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Elk Hills Power LLC
Elk Hills Power LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Elk Hills Power LLC (55400) |
| Plant Address | 4026 Skyline Road, Tupman, CA 93276 |
| Utility | Elk Hills Power LLC (34164) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.28032, -119.47071 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 3.0 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 12-252-000, 12-252-001, 12-252-002, 12-252-003, 12-252-004, |
| 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 CHP (3) |
| Water Source | West Kern Water District |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | California Resources Elk Hills Kern Mojave Pipeline |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G541 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ELKHIL_2 PL1X3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ELKHIL_2 PL1X3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 156 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | G541 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ELKHIL 2 PL1X3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ELKHIL_2 PL1X3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 199 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 156 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 165 MW |
| Minimum Load | 90 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator STG Details Operating July 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | G541 |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | ELKHIL 2 PL1X3 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ELKHIL_2 PL1X3 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 225 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 213 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 219 MW |
| Minimum Load | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Elk Hills Power LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Resources Elk Hills LLC | 9600 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311 | Generator CTG1 | 100.00% |
| California Resources Elk Hills LLC | 9600 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311 | Generator STG | 100.00% |
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