Kern Front Limited
12241 Oilfield Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308Plant Summary Information
Kern Front Limited is ranked #178 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kern Front Limited is comprised of 2 generators and generated 3.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Kern Front Limited |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WCAC Operating Company |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 12.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 153.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,838 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,518 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #799 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #178 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Juniper Generation LLC (2013 to 2014) Kern Front Limited (2015 to 2015) WCAC Operating Company (2016 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kern Front Limited
Kern Front Limited Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kern Front Limited (50494) |
| Plant Address | 12241 Oilfield Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
| Utility | WCAC Operating Company (60662) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.51647, -119.04013 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 12.2 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator KF1 Details Operating February 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 23 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator KF2 Details Operating February 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 23 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 24 MW |
| Minimum Load | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Kern Front Limited Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC | 34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 | Generator KF1 | 100.00% |
| WGP Redwood Holdings, LLC | 34759 Lencioni Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308 | Generator KF2 | 100.00% |
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