Southeast Kern River Cogen
3500 Alfred Harrel Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308Plant Summary Information
Southeast Kern River Cogen is ranked #88 out of 338 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 26.5 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Southeast Kern River Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chevron USA Inc |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1989 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 57.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 792.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,778 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,034 out of 2,187 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #439 out of 1,487 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #88 out of 338 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
Map of Southeast Kern River Cogen
Full Screen MapRegister Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Southeast Kern River Cogen.
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 Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 57.9 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 | |||
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Natural Gas.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1024 | Powerlane Plant | Greenville, TX | 62.4 GWh |
| #1025 | Roundtop | Meshoppen, PA | 60.3 GWh |
| #1026 | Doyle Energy Facility | Monroe, GA | 60.1 GWh |
| #1027 | Gillette SBMC | Boston, MA | 60.0 GWh |
| #1028 | Spruance Operating Services LLC | Richmond, VA | 59.1 GWh |
| #1029 | Worthington Generation LLC | Worthington, IN | 58.9 GWh |
| #1030 | California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | 58.7 GWh |
| #1031 | McKittrick Cogen | McKittrick, CA | 58.5 GWh |
| #1032 | Dan E Karn | Essexville, MI | 63.7 GWh |
| #1033 | Benndale | Benndale, MS | 58.0 GWh |
| #1035 | Pine Bluff Mill | Pine Bluff, AR | 289.0 GWh |
| #1036 | SWM Fuel Cell | Yaphank, NY | 57.4 GWh |
| #1037 | Kaukauna Paper Mill | Kaukauna, WI | 116.4 GWh |
| #1038 | Butler-Warner Generation Plant | Fayetteville, NC | 60.3 GWh |
| #1039 | Sappi Cloquet Mill | Cloquet, MN | 469.8 GWh |
| #1040 | Bristol Myers Squibb New Brunswick | New Brunswick, NJ | 56.6 GWh |
| #1041 | Tres Port Power, LLC | Victoria, TX | 56.4 GWh |
| #1042 | LSU Cogen | Baton Rouge, LA | 55.7 GWh |
| #1043 | DTE Atlantic, LLC | Atlantic City, NJ | 55.3 GWh |
| #1044 | Newington | Newington, NH | 92.7 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Southeast Kern River Cogen.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Creek Limited | Bakersfield, CA | 13.3 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| Bakersfield 111 | Bakersfield, CA | 2.3 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Bakersfield Industrial PV 1 | Bakersfield, CA | 2.0 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Bakersfield PV 1 | Bakersfield, CA | 6.7 GWh | 6.7 mi |
| Bear Mountain Limited | Bakersfield, CA | 29.0 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Calibrant Bakersfield LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 2.4 GWh | 7.4 mi |
| Double C Generation Limited Partnership | Bakersfield, CA | 22.9 GWh | 7.2 mi |
| E&B Resources | Bakersfield, CA | 2.3 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Hayworth Solar | Edison, CA | 58.4 GWh | 8.2 mi |
| High Sierra Limited | Bakersfield, CA | 23.3 GWh | 7.2 mi |
| Kern Front Limited | Bakersfield, CA | 22.0 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Kern Oil & Refining Co | Bakersfield, CA | 34.7 GWh | 9 mi |
| Kern River Cogeneration | Bakersfield, CA | 238.4 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Kern River Eastridge Cogen | Bakersfield, CA | 215.1 GWh | 1.4 mi |
| Liberty HS Solar Project | Bakersfield, CA | 2.3 GWh | 10 mi |
| Live Oak Limited | Bakersfield, CA | 11.9 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| Rio Bravo Hydro Project | Bakersfield, CA | 30.7 GWh | 8 mi |
| Shafter Solar LLC | Bakersfield, CA | 48.2 GWh | 9.4 mi |
| Sycamore Cogeneration | Bakersfield, CA | 273.4 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Western Power & Steam Inc | Bakersfield, CA | 19.9 GWh | 3.1 mi |