Taft 26C Cogen
26251 Highway 33, Taft, CA 93224Plant Summary Information
Taft 26C Cogen is ranked #91 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Taft 26C Cogen is comprised of 4 generators and generated 9.2 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Taft 26C Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Chevron USA Inc |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1982 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 43.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 852.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,258 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,138 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #513 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #91 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
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Taft 26C Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Taft 26C Cogen (52085) |
| Plant Address | 26251 Highway 33, Taft, CA 93224 |
| Utility | Chevron USA Inc (54713) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.1133, -119.4706 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1982 |
| Annual Generation | 43.4 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 82-065-000 |
| 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 | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | Other - See pipeline notes. |
| Pipeline Name | MOJAVE PIPELINE CO LLC |
| Pipeline Notes | San Joaquin Fuel System; Owned/Operated by Chevron North America Exploration and Production (CNAEP) |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator TG1 Details Operating July 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CADET_6_N002 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TH_ZP26_GEN-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1982 |
|---|---|
| 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 TG2 Details Operating July 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CADET_6_N002 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TH_ZP26_GEN-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1982 |
|---|---|
| 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 TG3 Details Operating July 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CADET_6_N002 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TH_ZP26_GEN-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1982 |
|---|---|
| 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 TG4 Details Operating July 1982
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CADET_6_N002 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TH_ZP26_GEN-APND |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1982 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Taft 26C Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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