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Western Power & Steam Inc

3300 Manor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308

Plant Summary Information

Western Power & Steam Inc is ranked #123 out of 342 natural gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Western Power & Steam Inc is comprised of 1 generator and generated 10.8 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2025 to November 2025.

Plant NameWestern Power & Steam Inc
Utility NameWestern Power and Steam II LLC
LocationKern County, CA
Initial Operation DateMarch 1990
Last Update Nov 2025
Annual Generation 27.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 383.1 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,914 out of 12,613 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #1,295 out of 2,246 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #636 out of 1,603 California Power Plants
Ranked #123 out of 342 California Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Natural Gas
Previous Operator Western Power & Steam Inc (2013 to 2019)
Western Power and Steam II LLC (2020 to 2024)

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Western Power & Steam Inc Details

Summary Information
Plant NameWestern Power & Steam Inc (54410)
Plant Address3300 Manor Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308
UtilityWestern Power and Steam II LLC (63997)
Latitude, Longitude35.44054, -119.01286
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Nov 2025
Initial Operation DateMarch 1990
Annual Generation 27.2 GWh
Fuel Types Natural Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusYes
FERC Cogeneration Docket Number86-613-001
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeOil and Gas Extraction (211)
Sector Industrial CHP (7)
Water SourceWaterwell
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name MOJAVE PIPELINE CO LLC
Natural Gas StorageNo

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Generator CTG Details Operating March 1990

TechnologyNatural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Prime MoverCombustion Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity27.7 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity19.6 MW
Winter Capacity19.5 MW
Minimum Load12 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 1990
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameIndustrial CHP (7)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Other Planned ModificationsNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Western Power & Steam Inc Plant Owners

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