Where is Chula Vista Energy Center?

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 Chula Vista Energy Center?

37 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Chula Vista Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Wellhead Services, 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 Chula Vista Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wellhead Services, 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 "Chula Vista Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Chula Vista Energy Center still running?

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

Chula Vista Energy Center

Chula Vista Energy Center is a 37 MW natural gas power plant in San Diego County, California, operated by Wellhead Services, Inc. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2001.

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: 37.2 MW; 37.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2001
EIA plant ID: 55540

Where it is

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County: San Diego County, California
Coordinates: 32.5917, -117.0586
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Wellhead Services, Inc
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Chula Vista Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Chula Vista Energy Center?: 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 Chula Vista Energy Center?: 37 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Chula Vista Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Wellhead Services, 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 Chula Vista Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wellhead Services, 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 "Chula Vista Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Chula Vista Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.