Southeast Kern River Cogen
3500 Alfred Harrel Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308Plant Summary Information
Southeast Kern River Cogen is ranked #87 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Southeast Kern River Cogen is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.2 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Southeast Kern River Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chevron USA Inc |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1989 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 47.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 611.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,158 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,112 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #480 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #87 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Southeast Kern River Cogen
Southeast Kern River Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Southeast Kern River Cogen (50751) |
| Plant Address | 3500 Alfred Harrel Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
| Utility | Chevron USA Inc (54713) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.4206, -118.9644 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 47.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 87-202-000 |
| 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 | Wells |
| 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 | MOJAVE PIPELINE CO LLC |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GTG1 Details Operating February 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | POD_VEDDER_1_SEKRN-APND |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TH_ZP26_GEN-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 24 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 20.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 1989 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 GTG2 Details Out of Service February 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | February 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 GTG3 Details Out of Service February 1989
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | February 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Startup 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 |
Southeast Kern River Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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