Southeast Kern River Cogen
Southeast Kern River Cogen is a 31 MW natural gas power plant in Kern County, California, operated by Chevron USA Inc. EIA-860M lists 3 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
- 30.8 MW
- 26.8 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 3
- In service
- 1989
- EIA plant ID
- 50751
Where it is
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- County
- Kern County, California
- Coordinates
- 35.4206, -118.9644
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Industrial CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Chevron USA 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 (2) · Operating (1)
Southeast Kern River Cogen: FAQ
- Where is Southeast Kern River Cogen?
- 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 Southeast Kern River Cogen?
- 31 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Southeast Kern River Cogen?
- EIA-860M names Chevron USA 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 Southeast Kern River Cogen LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Chevron USA 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 "Southeast Kern River Cogen LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Southeast Kern River Cogen 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.