edison mission energy build power plant california edison mission energy edison international company purchasing rights sunrise power project texaco power gasification proposed power generation facility located kern county calif project bring short long term generation capacity state dire need new power generation sunrise power project completed two phases phase 1 consist 320 mw simple cycle peaking facility scheduled service summer 2001 phase 2 convert peaking facility 560 mw combined cycle operation service date summer 2003 final regulatory approvals received shortly phase project edison mission energy plans seek expedited permitting approval phase ii expansion line fast track approvals process recently enacted california legislature edison mission energy specializes development acquisition construction management operation global power production facilities company owns nearly 23 000 mw generating capacity including interests 75 projects currently construction operating australia indonesia italy new zealand puerto rico spain thailand turkey united kingdom united states