South Belridge Cogeneration Facility
19590 Seventh Standard Rd, McKittrick, CA 93251Plant Summary Information
South Belridge Cogeneration Facility is ranked #37 out of 316 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
South Belridge Cogeneration Facility is comprised of 3 generators and generated 120.2 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | South Belridge Cogeneration Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AERA Energy LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 473.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,423 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #569 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #86 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #37 out of 316 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for South Belridge Cogeneration Facility
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South Belridge Cogeneration Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | South Belridge Cogeneration Facility (50752) |
| Plant Address | 19590 Seventh Standard Rd, McKittrick, CA 93251 |
| Utility | AERA Energy LLC (164) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.43861, -119.7075 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 473.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 87-230-000 |
| 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 | Oil and Gas Extraction (211) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Pipeline Name |
MOJAVE PIPELINE CO LLC Other - Please explain in pipeline notes below. |
| Pipeline Notes | California Resources Elk Hills |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1985
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 31.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 GEN2 Details Operating December 1985
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 31.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 GEN3 Details Operating December 1986
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 31.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| 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 |
South Belridge Cogeneration Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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