Torrance Refining Company, LLC
3700 West 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90509Plant Summary Information
Torrance Refining Company, LLC is ranked #27 out of 64 other gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Torrance Refining Company, LLC is comprised of 3 generators and generated 10.8 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Torrance Refining Company, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Torrance Refining Company, LLC |
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1983 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 90.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,245 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 64 Other Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #357 out of 1,543 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 11 California Other Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Gas : 94.9% Waste Heat : 5.1% |
| Previous Operator |
Exxon Mobil Oil Corporation (2013 to 2015) Torrance Refining Company, LLC (2016 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Torrance Refining Company, LLC
Torrance Refining Company, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Torrance Refining Company, LLC (50624) |
| Plant Address | 3700 West 190th Street Torrance, CA 90509 |
| Utility | Torrance Refining Company, LLC (60657) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.85336, -118.33 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1983 |
| Annual Generation | 90.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Gas : 94.9% Waste Heat : 5.1% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 06-15-000 |
| 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 | Petroleum Refineries (32411) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Recycled Water |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator EXP1 Details Operating September 1983
| Technology | All Other |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 7.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1983 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Waste Heat |
| Startup Source | Waste Heat |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Fluidized Bed Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GTG1 Details Operating November 1988
| Technology | Other Gases |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1988 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Gas / Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / OG |
|---|---|
Generator STG1 Details Operating November 1988
| Technology | All Other |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 19.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Energy Source | Waste Heat |
| Startup Source | Waste Heat |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Torrance Refining Company, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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