Sycamore Cogeneration
SW China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93380Plant Summary Information
Sycamore Cogeneration is ranked #60 out of 314 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sycamore Cogeneration is comprised of 4 generators and generated 4.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2025 to March 2026.
| Plant Name | Sycamore Cogeneration |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sycamore Cogeneration Co |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 139.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,015 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #819 out of 2,179 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #307 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #60 out of 314 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sycamore Cogeneration
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Sycamore Cogeneration
Sycamore Cogeneration Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sycamore Cogeneration (50134) |
| Plant Address | SW China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA 93380 |
| Utility | Sycamore Cogeneration Co (18390) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.45258, -118.98531 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 139.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 86,51,000 |
| 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 | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO |
Generator GTAG Details Operating December 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 75 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator GTBG Details Operating December 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 75 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator GTCG Details Operating December 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 75 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator GTDG Details Operating December 1987
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 75 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 75 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 78 MW |
| Minimum Load | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Sycamore Cogeneration Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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