New state law boosts Kern County oil permits; data center project also in works
A new California state law (SB 237) has led to a significant increase in oil drilling permits in Kern County, streamlining the process for companies like California Resources Corporation and Chevron. Additionally, California Resources Corporation has submitted a conditional use permit for a data center project at its Elk Hills property, detailing plans for a closed-loop cooling system and power from an existing 550-megawatt plant.

