Overview
Cymric 31X Cogen is a 6.8 MW gas-fired power plant in California, USA, operated by Chevron USA Inc. It provides cogeneration for local industrial operations.
Cymric 31X Cogen is a gas-fired power generation facility located in California, United States. With a capacity of 6.8 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power sector, primarily serving industrial cogeneration needs. The plant is owned and operated by Chevron USA Inc., a major energy company. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions compared to coal-fired units, though it still falls under emission limits for pollutants like NOx and SOx. The plant's small capacity and gas fuel type align with typical characteristics of cogeneration facilities in the region. Cymric 31X Cogen plays a role in supporting local energy and steam needs, likely for enhanced oil recovery or other industrial processes in the Cymric oil field area. Its cogeneration design improves overall efficiency by capturing waste heat, reducing the environmental footprint per unit of energy produced. The plant contributes to the regional grid but is primarily focused on onsite industrial demand.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in California subjects it to stringent state and federal air quality regulations, including the EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) and California's own emission standards. The small capacity (6.8 MW) limits its overall environmental impact, though proximity to populated areas could be a concern for local air quality.
Frequently asked questions
Cymric 31X Cogen is located in California, United States, at coordinates 35.363900, -119.659200, within the Cymric oil field area.
Cymric 31X Cogen is a gas-fired power plant with cogeneration capability, meaning it produces both electricity and useful thermal energy.
The plant is owned and operated by Chevron USA Inc., a major American energy corporation.
Gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which set limits on emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
Cymric 31X Cogen has a capacity of 6.8 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power plant.