Midway Sunset Cogen
3466 W Crocker Springs Road, Fellows, CA 93224Plant Summary Information
Midway Sunset Cogen is ranked #84 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Midway Sunset Cogen is comprised of 3 generators and generated 893.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Midway Sunset Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 47.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 591.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,187 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,108 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #481 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #84 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Midway Sunset Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Midway Sunset Cogen (52169) |
| Plant Address | 3466 W Crocker Springs Road, Fellows, CA 93224 |
| Utility | Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co (12687) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.2269, -119.6294 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 47.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86-433-008 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 21-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| 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 | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Pipeline Name | KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator A Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD SUNSET_2_UNITS APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ZP 26 Hub |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 73 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 83 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator B Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD SUNSET_2_UNITS APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ZP 26 Hub |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 73 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 83 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Generator C Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD SUNSET_2_UNITS POD |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | ZP 26 Hub |
| Nameplate Capacity | 78 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 73 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 83 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| 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 |
Midway Sunset Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| AERA Energy LLC | P O Box 11164, Bakersfield, CA 93389 | Generator A | 50.00% |
| San Joaquin Energy Co | 804 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator A | 50.00% |
| AERA Energy LLC | P O Box 11164, Bakersfield, CA 93389 | Generator B | 50.00% |
| San Joaquin Energy Co | 804 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator B | 50.00% |
| AERA Energy LLC | P O Box 11164, Bakersfield, CA 93389 | Generator C | 50.00% |
| San Joaquin Energy Co | 804 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator C | 50.00% |
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