Where is Kern Front Limited?

In Kern 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 Kern Front Limited?

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

Who owns Kern Front Limited?

EIA-860M names WCAC Operating Company 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 Kern Front Limited LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WCAC Operating Company 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 "Kern Front Limited LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Kern Front Limited still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Kern Front Limited

Kern Front Limited is a 50 MW natural gas power plant in Kern County, California, operated by WCAC Operating Company. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1989.

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: 49.8 MW; 46 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1989
EIA plant ID: 50494

Where it is

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County: Kern County, California
Coordinates: 35.5165, -119.0401
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: WCAC Operating Company
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant WCAC Operating Company reports to EIA →

Kern Front Limited: FAQ

Where is Kern Front Limited?: In Kern 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 Kern Front Limited?: 50 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Kern Front Limited?: EIA-860M names WCAC Operating Company 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 Kern Front Limited LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WCAC Operating Company 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 "Kern Front Limited LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Kern Front Limited still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.