Tracy Leach
As a proud, life-long Kern County resident, I have witnessed firsthand the enormous impact one industry has had on our way of life - not just locally, but worldwide. Aside from our county’s renowned agriculture sector, oil and gas has made and continues to make much of our modern way of living possible. Travel, medical advances, technology and thriving communities that provide unrivaled career opportunities …all made possible thanks to continued development and innovations in the oil and gas industry.
It was disappointing to see a recently published article regarding Greka and Rincon Island make such widespread statements about our oil and gas industry here in California. Make no mistake, there are bad players who have mishandled their businesses, shown little regard for their employees and the environment. The truth of the matter is that this does not define an entire industry. Most California operators actually routinely exceed requirements with regard to a mult
In-Depth: Governor Gavin Newsom seeks ban on new fracking by 2024
Local political, environmental leaders speak out
23ABC takes an in-depth look at Governor Gavin Newsom s move to ban fracking by 2024 and how it will impact the county.
By: Anthony Wright, 23ABC
and last updated 2021-05-05 17:41:16-04
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) â On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a major change in the fracking and oil industry in California. The governor issued an order phasing out new fracking in the state by 2024, while also pushing to end all in-state oil production by 2045.
Newsom said he will use his executive authority to take on the stateâs powerful oil and gas industry during a year he will also likely face a recall election.
Go-ahead for more oil wells in Kern County frustrates California s climate ambitions
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Oil pumping rigs and transmission lines dot the landscape along Highway 33. Kern County has approved a policy to streamline approvals, potentially allowing 2,700 oil and gas wells annually.George Rose/Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less
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An oilfield in Bakersfield Kern County has approved new regulations that will speed up the permitting of new wells.Santiago Mejia / The Chronicle 2017Show MoreShow Less
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Oil pipelines, pumping rigs and electrical transmission lines dot the landscape along Highway 33, the “petroleum highway.”George Rose / Getty Images 2020Show MoreShow Less
A small oil boom may be dawning in the flatlands outside Bakersfield, where many are hoping for a petroleum-led economic bump for the San Joaquin Valley, but where others see California losing its will to break away from fossil fuels.
Go-ahead for more oil wells in Kern County frustrates California’s climate ambitions By Kurtis Alexander
A small oil boom may be dawning in the flatlands outside Bakersfield, where many are hoping for a petroleum-led economic bump for the San Joaquin Valley, but where others see California losing its will to break away from fossil fuels.
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Leaders in Kern County, the heart of the state’s still-bustling oil country, approved a policy this week that will streamline the approval of drilling, and potentially allow nearly 2,700 new oil and gas wells annually. This would mean more than 30% more drill sites in California over the next 15 years.
A new ordinance being considered by the Kern County planning commission could bring more than 65,000 new oil wells to Kern County, but some locals are speaking out against this ordinance due to concerns over the environment.