La Paloma Generating Plant
1760 West Skyline Road, McKittrick, CA 93251Plant Summary Information
La Paloma Generating Plant is ranked #24 out of 1,530 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
La Paloma Generating Plant is comprised of 4 generators and generated 73.4 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | La Paloma Generating Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | CXA La Paloma LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2003 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #622 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #387 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #24 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 314 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operator |
La Paloma Generating Co LLC (2013 to 2016) CXA La Paloma LLC (2017 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for La Paloma Generating Plant
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La Paloma Generating Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | La Paloma Generating Plant (55151) |
| Plant Address | 1760 West Skyline Road, McKittrick, CA 93251 |
| Utility | CXA La Paloma LLC (61173) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.2956, -119.5919 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2003 |
| Annual Generation | 1.4 TWh |
| 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 | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 00-75-000 |
| 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 | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | MOJAVE PIPELINE CO LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Single Shaft |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_LAPLMA_2_UNIT 1-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_LAPLMA_2_UNIT 1-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 289 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 253 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 267 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Single Shaft |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_LAPLMA_2_UNIT 2-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_LAPLMA_2_UNIT 2-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 289 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 252 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 266 MW |
| Minimum Load | 65 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating March 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Single Shaft |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_LAPLMA_2_UNIT 3-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_LAPLMA_2_UNIT 3-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 289 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 252 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 266 MW |
| Minimum Load | 62 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating March 2003
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Single Shaft |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_LAPLMA_2_UNIT 4-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | POD_LAPLMA_2_UNIT 4-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 289 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 253 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 267 MW |
| Minimum Load | 62 MW |
|---|---|
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 2003 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
La Paloma Generating Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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