Where is BP Carson Refinery?

In Los Angeles 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 BP Carson Refinery?

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

Who owns BP Carson Refinery?

EIA-860M names Tesoro Carson Refinery 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 BP Carson Refinery LLC?

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

Is BP Carson Refinery still running?

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

BP Carson Refinery

BP Carson Refinery is a 14 MW power plant in Los Angeles County, California, operated by Tesoro Carson Refinery. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 1982 and 1984.

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: 13.5 MW; 8 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1982–1984
EIA plant ID: 50540

Where it is

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County: Los Angeles County, California
Coordinates: 33.8153, -118.2358
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Industrial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Tesoro Carson Refinery
Primary energy source: Other
Technologies: Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Other Gases
Status: Standby/Backup (1) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Other 12 MW, Natural gas 2 MW. It is filed here under Other, the source with the most capacity.

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BP Carson Refinery: FAQ

Where is BP Carson Refinery?: In Los Angeles 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 BP Carson Refinery?: 14 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns BP Carson Refinery?: EIA-860M names Tesoro Carson Refinery 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 BP Carson Refinery LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tesoro Carson Refinery 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 "BP Carson Refinery LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is BP Carson Refinery still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.