California Resources Corporation has started operations at Carbon Terravault I, its first carbon capture and sequestration project in Kern County. The facility is designed to store up to 1.5 million metric tons of CO2 annually, targeting emissions from natural gas, oil, and cement production. While the company plans to expand its storage capacity across the Central Valley, the project faces criticism from environmental justice advocates. Opponents argue that carbon capture may prolong the use of fossil fuels and are calling for more transparent, real-time monitoring of underground injections.
