La Paloma 

California , United States

Status

In Operation

Year

2003

Owned Capacity

1,062

MW

Owned/Operated

100/100

Natural Gas
Status
In Operation
Year

2003

Owned Capacity

1,062

MW

OWNED/OPERATED

100/100

Natural Gas

La Paloma is a 1,062 MW combined cycle gas-generation facility located in Kern County, California. In 2024, Capital Power acquired the facility from CSG Investments, Inc.

Quick Facts

  • This combined-cycle facility utilizes:
    • 4 Alstom GT24B Combustion Turbines
    • 4 Alstom/CE Heat Recovery Steam Generators
    • 4 Alstom VAX Steam Turbines
  • La Paloma is situated on 443 total acres, with 412 acres available for development.
  • Facility has resource adequacy contracts through 2029 with multiple investment grade utilities and load serving entities.
  • A critical infrastructure asset, La Paloma supports the reliability of California’s electricity grid and adds further growth opportunities in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) market.

 

The global data center market is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade – the ability to power, innovate, and connect will define the next generation of global prosperity!

This site is data center-ready:

  • 🗹  Development-ready land, owned and adjacent to the facility
  • 🗹  Access to redundant major fiber
  • 🗹  1 GW of power available starting in 2026

With key infrastructure already in place, it’s ideally positioned for rapid deployment, operational resilience, and long-term scalability.

Interested in learning more? Call or email our team today!

For Data Center inquiries:

Robert Wydareny Robert Wydareny
VP, Balanced Energy Solutions
1.403.717.8145
[email protected]

Community Investment

At Capital Power, we contribute to the communities in which we live with the aim of building a lower-carbon future for all. We engage our neighbours, consider their interests, and build real relationships. We give back where we live and work by supporting local organizations and our employees’ community participation through our corporate giving programs.

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This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our strategic growth. La Paloma is well positioned to bolster our current portfolio and align with our commitment to providing reliable, affordable power solutions that support a balanced approach to the energy transition.
Avik Dey, President and CEO

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