Explore the largest natural gas power plants in California and see all the utility-scale natural gas projects in California on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our real-time database of natural gas power plants in California. Each month, we track natural gas projects and update our list of the largest natural gas power plants in California.
As of May 2026, there are 315 utility-scale natural gas power plants in California, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total operating capacity is 40,401 MW. In 2025, there were 2 natural gas power plants built in California. See also: planned natural gas power plants in California→
Total Natural Gas Power Plants
315
Total Capacity
40,401 MW
Built in 2025
2
Map of natural gas power plants in California. Marker size reflects capacity — only facilities with reported capacity data are shown.
1,739 MW
Year Operational: June 2013
Location: Los Angeles, California
1,612 MW
Year Operational: March 1973
Location: Ventura, California
1,398 MW
Year Operational: July 2002
Location: Monterey, California
1,156 MW
Year Operational: March 2003
Location: Kern, California
1,115 MW
Year Operational: March 1964
Location: Los Angeles, California
1,037 MW
Year Operational: January 2006
Location: San Bernardino, California
960 MW
Year Operational: April 2003
Location: San Bernardino, California
944 MW
Year Operational: May 2002
Location: Contra Costa, California
876 MW
Year Operational: November 2015
Location: Los Angeles, California
47 MW
Year Operational: October 2025
Location: Los Angeles, California
10 MW
Year Operational: July 2025
Location: Orange, California
48 MW
Year Operational: November 2024
Location: San Joaquin, California
47 MW
Year Operational: May 2024
Location: Stanislaus, California
48 MW
Year Operational: April 2024
Location: Stanislaus, California
1 MW
Year Operational: June 2023
Location: Los Angeles, California
4 MW
Year Operational: February 2023
Location: Los Angeles, California
3 MW
Year Operational: December 2022
Location: Solano, California
225 MW
Year Operational: August 2022
Location: Placer, California
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