Niland Gas Turbine Plant

Niland Gas Turbine Plant is a 121 MW natural gas power plant in Imperial County, California, operated by Imperial Irrigation District. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2008.

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
121 MW
86.4 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2008
EIA plant ID
56569

Where it is

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County
Imperial County, California
Coordinates
33.2388, -115.5045
Balancing authority
IID
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Imperial Irrigation District
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status
Operating

Every plant Imperial Irrigation District reports to EIA →

Niland Gas Turbine Plant: FAQ

Where is Niland Gas Turbine Plant?
In Imperial 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 Niland Gas Turbine Plant?
121 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Niland Gas Turbine Plant?
EIA-860M names Imperial Irrigation District 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 Niland Gas Turbine Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Imperial Irrigation District 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 "Niland Gas Turbine Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Niland Gas Turbine Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.