Upgrade of Turbine #1 Controls and Engine Overhaul by CP Kelco
Summary
SCH Number
2025090222
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Upgrade of Turbine #1 Controls and Engine Overhaul by CP Kelco
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/5/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the overhaul of the gas turbine #1 at the plant operated by CP Kelco at 2145 Belt Street in the city of San Diego, California. The purpose of the proposed project is to increase reliability, efficiency, reduce nitrogen oxide emissions and to keep power generation running reliably. The specific work would include:
• Overhaul of Turbine #1 Engine
• Replacement of the oil cooler
• Refurbishment the generator
• Repair of duct burner
• Upgrading of the economizer
Construction of the project is anticipated to start in Summer 2025 and would take approximately sixty (60) days to complete. Equipment used would include forklifts, a crane, a manlift, flatbed trucks for transport and steel plates for support. All overhaul work and staging for construction equipment would be conducted inside the existing CP Kelco plant leasehold. Once work is completed all overhaul equipment would be removed from the plant. During construction, the number of construction crew onsite would vary, with a maximum of 20 people onsite. The construction crew would park at the Applicant’s existing parking lot on Harbor Drive. CP Kelco would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.
Contact Information
Name
Marco Verduzco
Agency Name
CP Kelco U.S., Inc.
Job Title
Plant Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Betsy Viramontes
Agency Name
Port of San Diego
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
2025 E. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92113
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 Existing Facilities (Class 1) and 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction (Class 2)
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves the overhaul of a gas turbine at an existing plant facility that would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing and would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use; and consist of the replacement/reconstruction of an existing structure/facility, be located on the same site as the structure replaced, and have substantially the same purpose and capacity.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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