Oxnard Gas Power Plant | California Power Generation Facility

Oxnard is a gas-fired power generation facility located in California, United States. With a capacity of 68.7 MW, it falls within the small to medium scale for gas power plants. The plant is owned by Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co and is currently operational, contributing to the regional electricity grid. The plant operates on natural gas, a fuel that produces lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, gas power plants are subject to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and emission limits for NOx and SO2. California also enforces stringent state-level air quality standards through the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which may impose additional requirements on facilities like Oxnard. As a combined heat and power (CHP) facility likely associated with industrial operations, Oxnard provides both electricity and thermal energy, improving overall efficiency. Its location in Ventura County places it within a region with growing energy demand, and the plant supports grid reliability while adhering to environmental regulations.

The plant's use of natural gas results in lower particulate and sulfur dioxide emissions compared to coal, but it still emits CO2 and NOx. California's strict air quality regulations, including the California Global Warming Solutions Act, require facilities to monitor and reduce emissions. The plant's proximity to populated areas in Oxnard may necessitate additional controls to meet local air quality standards.