Where is Santa Ynez Facility?

In Santa Barbara 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 Santa Ynez Facility?

49 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Santa Ynez Facility?

EIA-860M names Sable Offshore Corp 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 Santa Ynez Facility LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Sable Offshore Corp 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 "Santa Ynez Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Santa Ynez Facility still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Santa Ynez Facility

Santa Ynez Facility is a 49 MW natural gas power plant in Santa Barbara County, California, operated by Sable Offshore Corp. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1993.

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: 49.3 MW; 49.1 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1993
EIA plant ID: 50270

Where it is

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County: Santa Barbara County, California
Coordinates: 34.4648, -120.0444
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Sable Offshore Corp
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant Sable Offshore Corp reports to EIA →

Santa Ynez Facility: FAQ

Where is Santa Ynez Facility?: In Santa Barbara 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 Santa Ynez Facility?: 49 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Santa Ynez Facility?: EIA-860M names Sable Offshore Corp 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 Santa Ynez Facility LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Sable Offshore Corp 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 "Santa Ynez Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Santa Ynez Facility still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.