Overview
Elk Hills Cogen is a 46.6 MW gas power plant in California, United States, operated by California Resources Elk Hills LLC. It provides electricity to the local grid.
Elk Hills Cogen is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in California, United States. With a capacity of 46.6 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for gas power plants. The plant is owned and operated by California Resources Elk Hills LLC and is currently operational. 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, but still must comply with emission limits for NOx, SOx, and other pollutants. The plant's technology is typical for a cogen facility, providing both electricity and thermal energy. Elk Hills Cogen plays a role in supporting California's energy grid, contributing to the state's diverse power generation mix. Its location in an oil and gas producing region allows for efficient integration with local industrial operations. The plant's relatively modest size and modern gas-fired technology help minimize its environmental footprint while meeting local energy demands.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in California, a state with stringent environmental regulations, requires compliance with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards. The facility's proximity to populated areas may necessitate additional controls to minimize local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Elk Hills Cogen is located in California, United States, at coordinates 35.479100, -119.737500.
Elk Hills Cogen is a natural gas-fired power plant, specifically a cogeneration facility that produces both electricity and thermal energy.
Elk Hills Cogen is owned and operated by California Resources Elk Hills LLC.
As a US gas power plant, Elk Hills Cogen must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as state-level regulations from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Elk Hills Cogen has a capacity of 46.6 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for gas power plants.