SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2

SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2 is a 100 MW oil-fired power plant in Santa Clara County, California, operated by Xeres Ventures LLC. EIA-860M lists 44 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 2011 and 2020.

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
99.6 MW
99.6 MW net summer
Generating units
44
In service
2011–2020
EIA plant ID
59074

Where it is

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County
Santa Clara County, California
Coordinates
37.3617, -121.9436
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
Commercial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Xeres Ventures LLC
Primary energy source
Petroleum
Technologies
Petroleum Liquids
Status
Standby/Backup

Every plant Xeres Ventures LLC reports to EIA →

SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2: FAQ

Where is SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2?
In Santa Clara 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 SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2?
100 MW of nameplate capacity across 44 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2?
EIA-860M names Xeres Ventures 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 SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2 LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Xeres Ventures 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 "SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2 still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.