Where is Elk Hills 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 Elk Hills Cogen?

47 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Elk Hills Cogen?

EIA-860M names California Resources Elk Hills LLC 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 Elk Hills Cogen LLC?

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

Is Elk Hills Cogen still running?

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

Elk Hills Cogen

Elk Hills Cogen is a 47 MW natural gas power plant in Kern County, California, operated by California Resources Elk Hills LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1994.

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: 46.6 MW; 46.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1994
EIA plant ID: 55950

Where it is

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County: Kern County, California
Coordinates: 35.4791, -119.7375
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Industrial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: California Resources Elk Hills LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Standby/Backup

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Elk Hills Cogen: FAQ

Where is Elk Hills 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 Elk Hills Cogen?: 47 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Elk Hills Cogen?: EIA-860M names California Resources Elk Hills LLC 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 Elk Hills Cogen LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — California Resources Elk Hills LLC 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 "Elk Hills Cogen LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Elk Hills Cogen still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.