Wellhead Power Panoche
43649 W. Panoche Road, Firebaugh, CA 93622Plant Summary Information
Wellhead Power Panoche is ranked #295 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wellhead Power Panoche is comprised of 1 generator and generated 892.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Wellhead Power Panoche |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wellhead Services, Inc |
| Location | Fresno County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1973 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 54.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,220 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,775 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,237 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #295 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Previous Operators |
Wellhead Services Inc (2013 to 2016) Wellhead Energy, LLC (2017 to 2019) Wellhead Services, Inc (2020 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wellhead Power Panoche
Wellhead Power Panoche Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wellhead Power Panoche (55874) |
| Plant Address | 43649 W. Panoche Road, Firebaugh, CA 93622 |
| Utility | Wellhead Services, Inc (20323) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.6535, -120.5783 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1973 |
| Annual Generation | 3.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Natural Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| 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 Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| 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 | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator 8 Details Operating August 1973
| Technology | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 56.7 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 56.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 56.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 35 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 1973 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Wellhead Power Panoche Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| Wellhead Services, Inc. | 650 Bercut Drive, Suite C, Sacramento, CA 95811 | 25.00% |
| Fresno Power Investors LP | 650 Bercut Drive, Ste C, Sacramento, CA 95811 | 75.00% |
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