California Resources Corp.

Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about California Resources Corp. data center developments across 1 states, including CA.

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News Cliptaftmidwaydriller.com·Taft, Kern County, CA

CRC Proposes Data Center on Elk Hills

California Resources Corp. (CRC) has proposed a new medium-sized data center, the Golden Valley Technology Hub, on Elk Hills near Taft, California. CRC has filed for a conditional use permit from Kern County and plans to power the facility with 275 megawatts of surplus power from its own Elk Hills Power Plant, utilizing a closed cooling system to minimize water usage. The project is currently undergoing an environmental review and anticipates bringing significant property tax revenue and jobs to Kern County.

zoning environmental electricity water announcement government

6/17/2026

News ClipThe Bakersfield Californian·Valley Acres, Kern County, CA

CRC proposes W. Kern data center with dedicated power, closed-loop cooling

California Resources Corp. (CRC) is proposing the Golden Valley Technology Campus, a data center in Kern County, California, and is applying for a conditional use permit. The project emphasizes reduced environmental impact through dedicated power from a natural gas plant and a closed-loop cooling system, aiming to mitigate public opposition seen elsewhere.

zoning environmental electricity water government

6/15/2026

News ClipThe Bakersfield Californian·Kern County, CA

Data center in west Kern would likely tap nearby power plant, carbon storage$

California Resources Corp. is proposing a data center in western Kern County, California. The facility is expected to utilize a nearby natural gas-fueled power plant and carbon storage assets. This initiative is part of a broader discussion on integrating the region's energy and carbon capture infrastructure.

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5/29/2026

News ClipThe Bakersfield Californian·Inyokern, Kern County, CA

Water impacts are focus of new California data centers study

A new study out of Santa Clara University raises concerns about the strain data centers, particularly those for AI, place on water supplies in California, especially in water-scarce regions like Kern County. Residents in Inyokern have already voiced opposition regarding the water use of a proposed data center. The report advocates for greater transparency and stronger safeguards to address environmental justice issues related to data center development.

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5/15/2026