Where is Richmond Cogen?

In Contra Costa 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 Richmond Cogen?

174 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Richmond Cogen?

EIA-860M names Chevron Products Company-Richmond 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 Richmond Cogen LLC?

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

Is Richmond Cogen still running?

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

Richmond Cogen

Richmond Cogen is a 174 MW natural gas power plant in Contra Costa County, California, operated by Chevron Products Company-Richmond. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 1992 and 2019.

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: 173.5 MW; 148.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1992–2019
EIA plant ID: 52109

Where it is

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County: Contra Costa County, California
Coordinates: 37.9418, -122.3909
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Chevron Products Company-Richmond
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: All Other, Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 156 MW, Other 18 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

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Richmond Cogen: FAQ

Where is Richmond Cogen?: In Contra Costa 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 Richmond Cogen?: 174 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Richmond Cogen?: EIA-860M names Chevron Products Company-Richmond 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 Richmond Cogen LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Chevron Products Company-Richmond 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 "Richmond Cogen LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Richmond Cogen still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.