Overview
Kern Oil & Refining Co is a 4.5 MW gas power plant in California, United States. It is owned and operated by Kern Oil & Refining Co and is currently operational.
Kern Oil & Refining Co is a gas-fired power generation facility located in California, United States. With a capacity of 4.5 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power generation sector. The plant is owned and operated by Kern Oil & Refining Co 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 associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a gas-fired plant, it benefits from lower emissions compared to coal-fired units, but still must comply with emission limits for pollutants like NOx and SO2. This plant serves a niche role in the local energy grid, likely providing power for industrial operations or supporting grid stability in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants. Its small capacity (4.5 MW) limits its overall environmental impact. Located in California, the facility must comply with stringent state and federal air quality regulations, including the EPA's CAA and California's own emission standards. Typical gas plants in industrial zones may have moderate local air quality considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Kern Oil & Refining Co is located in California, United States, at coordinates 35.2956, -118.9183.
Kern Oil & Refining Co is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 4.5 MW.
The plant is owned and operated by Kern Oil & Refining Co.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SO2, NOx, and other pollutants.
The plant has a capacity of 4.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.