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GAS POWER PLANTSKern River Cogeneration
Kern River Cogeneration is a 300 MW operating gas power plant in Kern County, California, operated by Kern River Cogeneration Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTAG | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 75 MW | |
| GTBG | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 75 MW | |
| GTCG | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 75 MW | |
| GTDG | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 75 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Kern River Cogeneration Co
- Location
- Kern County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 300 MW
- First unit online
- Jul 1985
- EIA plant ID
- 10496
Location
35.4515, -118.9849
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem