Westend Facility

Westend Facility is a 20 MW natural gas power plant in San Bernardino County, California, operated by Searles Valley Minerals Operations Inc.. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 1969.

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
20 MW
15 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
1969
EIA plant ID
10685

Where it is

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County
San Bernardino County, California
Coordinates
35.7075, -117.3956
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Searles Valley Minerals Operations Inc.
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status
Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant Searles Valley Minerals Operations Inc. reports to EIA →

Westend Facility: FAQ

Where is Westend Facility?
In San Bernardino 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 Westend Facility?
20 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Westend Facility?
EIA-860M names Searles Valley Minerals Operations 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 Westend Facility LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Searles Valley Minerals Operations 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 "Westend Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Westend Facility still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.