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GAS POWER PLANTSMargarita Energy Center
Margarita Energy Center is a 48.2 MW cancelled gas power plant in Orange County, California, operated by Wellhead Services, Inc.
Plant statusWithdrawn / abandoned
- Planning (completed)
- Withdrawn / abandoned (project stopped here)
- Consented (not reached)
- Construction (not reached)
- Operating (not reached)
- Closed (not reached)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 48 MW | Cancelled or postponed |
Plant details
- Operator
- Wellhead Services, Inc
- Location
- Orange County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Cancelled: 48.2 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 56676
Location
33.5494, -117.6278
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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