Where is Gateway Generating Station?

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 Gateway Generating Station?

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

Who owns Gateway Generating Station?

EIA-860M names Pacific Gas & Electric 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 Gateway Generating Station LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Pacific Gas & Electric 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 "Gateway Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Gateway Generating Station still running?

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

Gateway Generating Station

Gateway Generating Station is a 620 MW natural gas power plant in Contra Costa County, California, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2009.

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: 619.7 MW; 563.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2009
EIA plant ID: 56476

Where it is

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County: Contra Costa County, California
Coordinates: 38.0175, -121.7587
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant Pacific Gas & Electric Co. reports to EIA →

Gateway Generating Station: FAQ

Where is Gateway Generating Station?: 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 Gateway Generating Station?: 620 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Gateway Generating Station?: EIA-860M names Pacific Gas & Electric 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 Gateway Generating Station LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Pacific Gas & Electric 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 "Gateway Generating Station LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Gateway Generating Station still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.