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flag California starts first major carbon capture project in Kern County, using old oil fields to store 30M tons of CO2, with injections beginning in 2026.

flag California has begun construction on its first large-scale carbon capture and storage project, Carbon TerraVault, in Kern County, utilizing depleted oil reservoirs at the Elk Hills Field to store over 30 million tons of CO2. flag The project, which received final EPA permits, is set to start injecting carbon in early 2026 and aims to reduce industrial emissions while repurposing fossil fuel infrastructure. flag Officials say it supports climate goals and creates local jobs, marking a key step in California’s push for carbon neutrality.

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