Panoche Energy Center
43883 West Panoche Road, Firebaugh, CA 93662Plant Summary Information
Panoche Energy Center is ranked #44 out of 1,603 power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Panoche Energy Center is comprised of 4 generators and generated 189.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Panoche Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Panoche Energy Center, LLC |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 760.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #934 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #484 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 1,603 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Panoche Energy Center
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Panoche Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Panoche Energy Center (56803) |
| Plant Address | 43883 West Panoche Road, Firebaugh, CA 93662 |
| Utility | Panoche Energy Center, LLC (56019) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.6514, -120.5833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2009 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 760.4 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 | On site wells |
| 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 | PACIFIC GAS |
| Pipeline Notes | PG&E Gas Line #2 for Backbone service |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 108 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 97 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 108 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 97 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 108 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 97 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating July 2009
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 108 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 97 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 104.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 50 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Panoche Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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