PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/55851
EIA plant 55851
Benicia · Solano · CA
Valero Refinery Cogeneration Unit 1
Operated by Valero Refining Co California
Published location
Where is Valero Refinery Cogeneration Unit 1?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
38.073600, -122.141100
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17,511 MWh |
| 2 | 12,619 MWh |
| 3 | 28,828 MWh |
| 4 | 10,210 MWh |
| 5 | 0 MWh |
| 6 | 0 MWh |
| 7 | 0 MWh |
| 8 | 4,078 MWh |
| 9 | 26,567 MWh |
| 10 | 16,715 MWh |
| 11 | 13,239 MWh |
| 12 | 20,754 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 1 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | NG | 49.9 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
55851
Sector
Industrial CHP
Water source
Unavailable
Data edition
2024-final