California Resources Corp.

Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about California Resources Corp. data center developments across 1 states, including CA.

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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.

announcement electricity environmental

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.

water environmental opposition government

5/15/2026