Cymric 36W Cogen

Cymric 36W Cogen is a 12 MW natural gas power plant in Kern County, California, operated by Chevron USA Inc. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1982.

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
12.4 MW
10.8 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
1982
EIA plant ID
52104

Where it is

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County
Kern County, California
Coordinates
35.3633, -119.6756
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
Operating

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Cymric 36W Cogen: FAQ

Where is Cymric 36W 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 Cymric 36W Cogen?
12 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Cymric 36W 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 Cymric 36W 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 "Cymric 36W Cogen LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Cymric 36W Cogen still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.