Martinez Refining

3485 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA 94553

Plant Summary Information

Martinez Refining is ranked #47 out of 1,543 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Martinez Refining is comprised of 3 generators and generated 194.0 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.

Plant Name	Martinez Refining
Utility Name	Martinez Refining Co
Location	Contra Costa County, CA
Initial Operation Date	November 1995
Last Update	Feb 2024
Annual Generation	752.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	10.5 M MMBtu
Ranked #974 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #484 out of 2,284 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #47 out of 1,543 California Power Plants
Ranked #35 out of 353 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 96.9% Other Gas : 3.1%

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Martinez Refining (54912)
Plant Address	3485 Pacheco Blvd Martinez, CA 94553
Utility	Martinez Refining Co (11651)
Latitude, Longitude	38.0169, -122.1117
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Feb 2024
Initial Operation Date	November 1995
Annual Generation	752.6 GWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas : 96.9% Other Gas : 3.1%

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	Yes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number	95-314-000
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 and Coal Products Manufacturing (324)
Sector	Industrial CHP (7)
Water Source	Municipality
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	PACIFIC GAS
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2022 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	40 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	42 MW
Minimum Load	4 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	November 1995
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1995
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	B
Energy Source	Other Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CC1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	40 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	40 MW
Winter Capacity	42 MW
Minimum Load	4 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	January 1996
Combined Heat & Power	Yes
Sector Name	Industrial CHP (7)
Topping Or Bottoming	T
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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