The Aera San Ardo Cogen Facility, located in San Ardo, California, operates under the jurisdiction of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC). This facility utilizes gas turbine technology and has an operating capacity of 3 megawatts (MW). It is part of the California Independent System Operator’s power control area. The plant is operated by Aera Energy and is classified as unregulated. The majority ownership is held by Shell Exploration & Production Company, a subsidiary of Shell plc. Additionally, Exxon Mobil Corporation is listed as another owner of the power plant.