Kern County Judge Rules on California Resources Corp. Carbon Capture Project
What happened
Judge Marcos Camacho ruled that the approval of California Resources Corp.’s TerraVault project in Kern County violated state environmental law and must be set aside. The ruling found that the environmental review failed to analyze the industries expected to supply the project with carbon dioxide. While the judgment is not final, carbon injection continues, and it is unclear when the facility must suspend operations.
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Why it matters
The TerraVault project is one of at least nine carbon storage projects planned by California Resources Corp. in the state. Kern County policymakers had hoped the project would provide a needed infusion to the county’s oil-dependent economy as the state transitions away from fossil fuels.
California Resources Corporation's subsidiary had previously received EPA authorization for its first Carbon Capture and Storage project in California.
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Who's involved
- CamachoJudge who ruled on the project approval within Kern County's jurisdiction
- Kern CountyCounty where the carbon capture and storage project is located