Where is CP Kelco San Diego Plant?

In San Diego 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 CP Kelco San Diego Plant?

29 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns CP Kelco San Diego Plant?

EIA-860M names CP Kelco US 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 CP Kelco San Diego Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — CP Kelco US 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 "CP Kelco San Diego Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is CP Kelco San Diego Plant still running?

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

CP Kelco San Diego Plant

CP Kelco San Diego Plant is a 29 MW natural gas power plant in San Diego County, California, operated by CP Kelco US Inc.. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1983.

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: 29.2 MW; 27.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1983
EIA plant ID: 52147

Where it is

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County: San Diego County, California
Coordinates: 32.6947, -117.1436
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: CP Kelco US Inc.
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating (2) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

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CP Kelco San Diego Plant: FAQ

Where is CP Kelco San Diego Plant?: In San Diego 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 CP Kelco San Diego Plant?: 29 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns CP Kelco San Diego Plant?: EIA-860M names CP Kelco US 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 CP Kelco San Diego Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — CP Kelco US 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 "CP Kelco San Diego Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is CP Kelco San Diego Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.