Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company
Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company is a 40 MW geothermal power plant in Imperial County, California, operated by CalEnergy Operating Corporation. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1985.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 39.6 MW
- 38 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1985
- EIA plant ID
- 50210
Where it is
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- County
- Imperial County, California
- Coordinates
- 33.1633, -115.6167
- Balancing authority
- IID
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- CalEnergy Operating Corporation
- Primary energy source
- Geothermal
- Technologies
- Geothermal
- Status
- Operating
Every plant CalEnergy Operating Corporation reports to EIA →
Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company: FAQ
- Where is Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company?
- In Imperial County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company?
- 40 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company?
- EIA-860M names CalEnergy Operating Corporation as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.