Kern Oil & Refining Co
7724 E Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307Plant Summary Information
Kern Oil & Refining Co is ranked #99 out of 317 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Kern Oil & Refining Co is comprised of 1 generator and generated 9.3 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Kern Oil & Refining Co |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Kern Oil & Refining Co |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 36.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 525.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,676 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,209 out of 2,218 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #564 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #99 out of 317 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Kern Oil & Refining Co
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Kern Oil & Refining Co
Kern Oil & Refining Co Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Kern Oil & Refining Co (58100) |
| Plant Address | 7724 E Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307 |
| Utility | Kern Oil & Refining Co (57477) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.29556, -118.91833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2013 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2002 |
| Annual Generation | 36.3 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 | Petroleum Refineries (32411) |
| Sector | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| Water Source | |
| 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. |
Generator 5900 Details Operating October 2002
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 4.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2002 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial Non-CHP (6) |
| 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 |
Kern Oil & Refining Co Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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