Otay Mesa Generating Project
606 De LA Fuente Court, San Diego, CA 92154Plant Summary Information
Otay Mesa Generating Project is ranked #19 out of 1,600 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Otay Mesa Generating Project is comprised of 3 generators and generated 693.7 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Otay Mesa Generating Project |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Otay Mesa Energy Center LLC |
| Location | San Diego County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 14.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #538 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #335 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Otay Mesa Generating Project
Otay Mesa Generating Project Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Otay Mesa Generating Project (55345) |
| Plant Address | 606 De LA Fuente Court, San Diego, CA 92154 |
| Utility | Otay Mesa Energy Center LLC (14274) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.58148, -116.91497 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2009 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 1.8 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 | 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 | Air Cooled Condensor |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1-01 Details Operating October 2009
| 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 | 210 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 152.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 168 MW |
| Minimum Load | 85 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 1-02 Details Operating October 2009
| 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 | 210 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 152.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 168 MW |
| Minimum Load | 85 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 1-03 Details Operating October 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | Yes |
| Nameplate Capacity | 290.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 265.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 278 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Supercritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Otay Mesa Generating Project Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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