Watson Cogeneration

A 405 MW natural gas power plant in Los Angeles, California, owned by ARCO Products Co-Watson, commissioned in 1987.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 50216Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
405 MW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
1987
Owner
ARCO Products Co-Watson
Location
Los Angeles, California
Coordinates
33.8166, -118.2448
Generation (2024)
2,372.4 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Units
6

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
20153,024.8
20163,047.6
20173,019.6
20182,988.7
20193,036.8
20202,963.2
20212,941.1
20222,567.9
20232,330
20242,372.4

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