Where is Midway Sunset 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 Midway Sunset Cogen?

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

Who owns Midway Sunset Cogen?

EIA-860M names Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co 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 Midway Sunset Cogen LLC?

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

Is Midway Sunset Cogen still running?

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

Midway Sunset Cogen

Midway Sunset Cogen is a 234 MW natural gas power plant in Kern County, California, operated by Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co. 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: 234 MW; 219 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1989
EIA plant ID: 52169

Where it is

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County: Kern County, California
Coordinates: 35.2269, -119.6294
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Midway Sunset Cogen: FAQ

Where is Midway Sunset 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 Midway Sunset Cogen?: 234 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Midway Sunset Cogen?: EIA-860M names Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co 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 Midway Sunset Cogen LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co 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 "Midway Sunset Cogen LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Midway Sunset Cogen still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.