CRC Cuts Emissions 25% While Scaling Carbon Capture Platform…

Event summary

CRC reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% since 2020, avoiding 1.61 million metric tons of CO2e.
Completed construction on CTV I, California’s first commercial carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility, capable of storing 1.6 million metric tons of CO2 annually.
Delivered 4.6 billion gallons of treated, reclaimed water to local districts in 2025, exceeding operational freshwater consumption by 3x.
Invested $10 million in methane detection and abatement since 2020, achieving MiQ ‘Grade A’ certification in key basins.

The big picture

CRC’s 2025 Sustainability Update underscores the tension between maintaining fossil fuel production and advancing decarbonization efforts. The company’s progress in emissions reduction and carbon capture aligns with California’s climate goals, but its ability to scale these initiatives while navigating regulatory and market pressures will determine long-term viability. The $10 million investment in methane abatement and MiQ certification highlights CRC’s focus on operational efficiency amid shifting energy dynamics.

What we're watching

Carbon Capture Scale: Whether CRC can sustain the pace of CTV I’s operational success while expanding its carbon management platform.
Regulatory Alignment: How California’s evolving climate policies will impact CRC’s emissions reduction targets and carbon storage investments.
Water Stewardship: The role of CRC’s water reclamation efforts in addressing California’s broader drought challenges.