California Resources Corp. Unveils 275MW Data Center Project in Kern County
California Resources Corp. (CRC) is partnering with Beacon Data Centers to develop a 100-acre, 275-megawatt data center called the Golden Valley Technology Hub next to its Elk Hills Oil Field operations in Kern County, California. The project will utilize a closed-loop cooling system and draw power from an existing on-site cogeneration plant. CRC has submitted a conditional use permit application and expects environmental review to begin later this year.
California Resources Corp. (CRC), the state's largest oil and natural gas producer, has announced its entry into the data center market with plans to develop a 100-acre facility in western Kern County. The project, dubbed the Golden Valley Technology Hub, will be located next to CRC's Elk Hills Oil Field operations.
CRC is partnering with Calgary-based Beacon Data Centers for the joint venture, which is expected to consume 275 megawatts of electricity. Much of this power will be supplied by an existing cogeneration power plant at the Elk Hills site. The data center will also feature a closed-loop cooling system designed to minimize water usage.
According to CRC Chief Executive Francisco Leon, the company has submitted an application for a conditional use permit, and the environmental review process is anticipated to commence later this year. While the project is in its preliminary stages, Beacon Data Centers will fund the early development. Leon noted the company's preference for a low-key development approach, stating it's "ultimately what gets projects done in California."