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49.3 MW All Other (27 MW) + Other Gases (23 MW) operating in Los Angeles, CA — California Independent System Operator
49.3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
All Other + Other Gases
1983
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.8534, -118.3300
County
Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Torrance Refining Company, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Torrance Refining Company, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Torrance Refining Company, LLC is a 49.3 MW hybrid power plant located in Los Angeles County, California. The plant, which began operating in 1983, is owned and operated by Torrance Refining Company, LLC. It utilizes waste heat (WH) and other gases as its primary fuel sources, employing "All Other" and "Other Gases" technologies across its three generators. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year of reported data, the Torrance Refining Company, LLC generated 81,254 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 18.8%. The plant holds a rank of 1 out of 3 similar facilities in California and is ranked 7 out of 31 nationally. Public reporting indicates approximately 10 news articles related to the plant, with coverage spanning industry trends, regulatory matters, hazards, and business deals.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator (CISO)
Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Industrial
Sector
Industrial CHP
11.3K MWh
Latest Month
81.3K MWh
Annual Generation
18.8%
Capacity Factor
CO₂ Intensity
631 lb/MWh
NOx
0.869 lb/MWh
SO₂
0.003 lb/MWh
CH₄
0.012 lb/MWh
N₂O
0.001 lb/MWh
Capacity Factor
18.7%
Annual Net Gen
81 GWh
CO₂eq
632 lb/MWh
Subregion
WECC California
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
LAFRESA_6_N003
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
Last updated 2026-03-26
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