Humboldt Bay
Buhne Pt. 1000 King Salmon Ave, Eureka, CA 95503Plant Summary Information
Humboldt Bay is ranked #42 out of 314 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Humboldt Bay is comprised of 10 generators and generated 77.8 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Humboldt Bay |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Humboldt County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 332.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,866 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #625 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #157 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #42 out of 314 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2024) |
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Humboldt Bay Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Humboldt Bay (246) |
| Plant Address | Buhne Pt. 1000 King Salmon Ave, Eureka, CA 95503 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.7415, -124.2103 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 332.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
| 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 | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Humboldt Bay |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV / 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | PACIFIC GAS |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator IC1 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HMBUNIT1_7_GN010 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HMBUNIT1_7_GN010 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator IC10 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HMBUNIT2_7_GN010 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HMBUNIT2_7_GN010 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator IC2 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HMBUNIT1_7_GN010 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HMBUNIT1_7_GN010 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator IC4 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HMBUNIT3_7_GN010 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HMBUNIT3_7_GN010 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator IC5 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HMBUNIT3_7_GN010 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HMBUNIT3_7_GN010 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator IC6 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HMBUNIT3_7_GN010 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HMBUNIT3_7_GN010 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator IC7 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HMBUNIT3_7_GN010 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HMBUNIT3_7_GN010 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator IC8 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HMBUNIT2_7_GN010 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HMBUNIT2_7_GN010 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator IC9 Details Operating September 2010
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HMBUNIT2_7_GN010 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HMBUNIT2_7_GN010 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator IC3 Details Operating March 2011
| Technology | Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | HMBUNIT1_7_GN010 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | HMBUNIT1_7_GN010 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 14.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 2011 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | Yes |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / DFO |
|---|---|
| Switch When Operating | Yes |
| Net Summer Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 16.3 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 16.3 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 1H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Storage Limits | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Humboldt Bay Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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