Overview
Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18 is a 17.6 MW gas-fired power plant in California, USA, owned by Berry Petroleum Co. It operates as a cogeneration facility, providing both electricity and thermal energy.
Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18 is a gas-fired power plant located in California, United States, with a capacity of 17.6 MW. Owned by Berry Petroleum Co, the facility is classified as a small-scale gas power plant within the US power generation sector. Its operational status is active, contributing to the local energy grid. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel, a common choice for cogeneration facilities due to its efficiency and lower emissions compared to coal. As a cogeneration unit, it simultaneously produces electricity and useful thermal energy, enhancing overall fuel efficiency. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and associated standards for emissions of SOx, NOx, and other pollutants. Environmentally, the plant's gas-fired technology results in a lower carbon footprint relative to coal-fired plants, though it still contributes to CO2 emissions. Its location in California subjects it to state-level climate policies, including the California Global Warming Solutions Act. The facility serves the local industrial or commercial energy needs, supporting grid reliability and potentially reducing transmission losses through distributed generation.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired cogeneration design reduces overall emissions per unit of energy output compared to separate heat and power generation. Its location in California places it under stringent state air quality regulations, including the California Air Resources Board (CARB) rules. The facility's small capacity and modern technology likely result in moderate local air quality impacts, with emissions of NOx and CO2 being the primary concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18 is located in California, United States, at coordinates 35.089800, -119.440900.
The plant has a capacity of 17.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Berry Petroleum Co, an oil and gas company.
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. State-level regulations, such as California's Global Warming Solutions Act, may also apply.
Cogeneration, or combined heat and power (CHP), produces electricity and useful thermal energy from the same fuel source, increasing overall efficiency and reducing emissions compared to separate generation.