Second Imperial Geothermal
Second Imperial Geothermal is a 75 MW geothermal power plant in Imperial County, California, operated by ORCAL Geothermal, Inc. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2006 and 2022.
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
- 74.5 MW
- 52.1 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 4
- In service
- 2006–2022
- EIA plant ID
- 54111
Where it is
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- County
- Imperial County, California
- Coordinates
- 32.7144, -115.5356
- Balancing authority
- IID
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- ORCAL Geothermal, Inc
- Primary energy source
- Geothermal
- Technologies
- Geothermal
- Status
- Operating
Second Imperial Geothermal: FAQ
- Where is Second Imperial Geothermal?
- 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 Second Imperial Geothermal?
- 75 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Second Imperial Geothermal?
- EIA-860M names ORCAL Geothermal, Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Second Imperial Geothermal LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — ORCAL Geothermal, Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Second Imperial Geothermal LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Second Imperial Geothermal still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.