Larkspur Energy Facility
9355 Otay Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92154Plant Summary Information
Larkspur Energy Facility is ranked #131 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Larkspur Energy Facility is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Larkspur Energy Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Diamond Generating Corporation |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 24.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 272.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,003 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,316 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #657 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #131 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Larkspur Energy Facility
Larkspur Energy Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Larkspur Energy Facility (55542) |
| Plant Address | 9355 Otay Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92154 |
| Utility | Diamond Generating Corporation (49981) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.56704, -116.9442 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 24.4 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 | (Simple Cycle Peaker) |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator CTG1 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 45.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 36.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| 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 | 45.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 45.6 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 45.6 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 45.6 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Generator CTG2 Details Operating July 2001
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 49.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 46 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 46 MW |
| Minimum Load | 36.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2001 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| 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 | 46 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Natural Gas | 46 MW |
| Net Summer Capacity With Oil | 46 MW |
| Net Winter Capacity With Oil | 46 MW |
| Time To Switch From Gas To Oil | 6H |
| Time To Switch From Oil To Gas | 1H |
| Factors That Limit Switching | Yes |
| Air Permit Limits | Yes |
Larkspur Energy Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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