Explore the largest natural gas power plants expected to come online in California and see all proposed natural gas projects on a map.
Last updated: May 2026
On this page, you can explore our database of planned natural gas power plants in California. Each month, we track projects in development and update our list of the largest natural gas power plants expected to come online in California.
As of May 2026, there are 11 natural gas power plants in development in California, according to Cleanview's project tracker. Their total planned capacity is 1,171 MW. See also: operating natural gas power plants in California→
Planned Projects
11
Planned Capacity
1,171 MW
Map of planned natural gas power plants in California. Marker size reflects planned capacity.
656 MW
Expected Online: May 2024
Location: Kern, California
145 MW
Expected Online: April 2027
Location: San Joaquin, California
120 MW
Expected Online: September 2023
Location: Santa Clara, California
120 MW
Expected Online: June 2027
Location: Fresno, California
73 MW
Expected Online: February 2023
Location: Fresno, California
19 MW
Expected Online: November 2026
Location: Los Angeles, California
19 MW
Expected Online: November 2026
Location: Los Angeles, California
19 MW
Expected Online: November 2026
Location: Los Angeles, California
0 MW
Expected Online: December 2030
Location: San Bernardino, California
19 MW
Expected Online: November 2026
Location: Los Angeles, California
19 MW
Expected Online: November 2026
Location: Los Angeles, California
19 MW
Expected Online: November 2026
Location: Los Angeles, California
145 MW
Expected Online: April 2027
Location: San Joaquin, California
120 MW
Expected Online: June 2027
Location: Fresno, California
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