McClure
Oil and natural gas power plant in Stanislaus County, California. 142.4 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 generators, operated by Modesto Irrigation District.
Also known as EIA plant 151
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 142.4 MWOil 71.2 · Natural gas 71.2
- Generators
- 2 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- July 1980First generator online
- Operator
- Modesto Irrigation DistrictEIA operator ID 12745
- Grid
- BANCBalancing authority BANC
- Price nodes
- None linkedNo verified ISO node
- Location
- Stanislaus County, CA37.6294, −120.9314
- EIA plant ID
- 151EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power McClure produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
1.56 GWh
1,556 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
0.1%
2024: 0.2%
January to July 2026
Not reported
Provisional. 0 of 7 months reported
Range, 2015 to 2025
1.3–4.3
GWh a year. Low 2023, high 2017
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 48,821 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2001 | 25,075 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2002 | 22,158 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2003 | 15,693 | Not reported | 10 of 12 |
| 2004 | 4,259 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 17,316 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 20,358 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 9,779 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 18,394 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 6,349 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 4,585 | 0.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 3,240 | 0.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 3,895 | 0.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 3,046 | 0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 3,400 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 3,617 | 0.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 2,853 | 0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 4,277 | 0.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 2,958 | 0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 2,659 | 0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 1,833 | 0.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 2,447 | 0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 2,097 | 0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 1,254 | 0.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 2,702 | 0.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 1,556 | 0.1% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free accountNo verified ISO price node is linked to this plant, or its price history could not load.
Emissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum Liquids | 71.2 | July 1980 |
| 2 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 71.2 | July 1981 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists Modesto Irrigation District as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about McClure
How much power does McClure produce?
McClure reported 1,556 MWh (1.56 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 0.1% capacity factor on 142.4 MW of nameplate capacity.
Where is McClure?
McClure is in Stanislaus County, California, at 37.6294, −120.9314. It is in the Balancing Authority of Northern California balancing area (BANC).
Who operates McClure?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists Modesto Irrigation District as the operator (EIA operator ID 12745). The operator is not always the owner.
Is McClure a oil or a natural gas plant?
Both. Oil capacity totals 71.2 MW and natural gas capacity totals 71.2 MW.
When did McClure start operating?
Its first generator began operating in July 1980, according to EIA-860M.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page