The world’s on the verge of a carbon storage boom

Hundreds of looming projects will force communities to weigh the climate claims and environmental risks of capturing, moving, and storing carbon dioxide.
State issues Kern’s first oil drilling permits in a year

State oil regulators last month approved the first new drilling permits in Kern County since May 2023, renewing a vigorous debate over the Newsom administration’s approach to petroleum production.
Carbon Capture & Storage Process Video
Can carbon capture transition California’s oil fields?

In Kern County, the community searches for an economic alternative to a fossil fuel industry. Will it be any fairer than the old one?
Carbon Capture Storage Is Key to California’s Economy & Energy Future

The global energy landscape is rapidly evolving with California often leading the way. Today, the energy industry is tasked with meeting increasing demand while reducing its emissions and diversifying existing energy production with new and innovative technologies. However, as the industry continues to adapt, these new energy technologies must protect the energy economy while addressing […]
U.S. Department of Energy makes major investment in Kern County as Center of Excellence in Carbon Management
Kern Energy Week: Providence Strategic Consulting

It’s Kern Energy Week on Studio 17 where we are discussing the future of energy in Kern with our guest host, Jim Damian, Kern County’s Chief Economic Development Officer. In this segment, Damian sits down with Tracy Leach, CEO & President of Providence Strategic Consulting. Contact Providence Strategic Consulting:
Kern County In Depth: Carbon capture technologies to Kern County
CRC plans carbon spinoff, dials back oil investment
CRC plans consortium to store carbon