Chevron resolves Kern County oil spills with $13 million settlement
According to the California natural resources agency on Wednesday, Chevron has agreed to settle with two California state agencies for previous oil spills in Kern County, Bakersfield, for $13.1 million.
Chevron, having already covered the cleanup expenses for its 2019 oil spills, will allocate $5.6 million to the California Department of Conservation and $7.5 million to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), as stated by the agency in a release.
“The settlements demonstrate our continuing commitment to take action to address issues and prevent similar incidents in the future,” Chevron said in an emailed response to Reuters.
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Out of the total sum obtained, $5.6 million will be allocated for continuing efforts to seal old, abandoned wells.
In comparison, $7.5 million will be directed toward initiatives, including environmental improvement projects, readiness for oil wildlife response, and funding for future spill responses.
Between 2018 and 2023, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recorded more than 70 oil spills in Kern County linked to Chevron, releasing over 446,600 gallons (equivalent to 10,633 barrels) of oil.
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According to the report, these spills led to the death or injury of at least 63 animals and affected a minimum of six acres of saltbush and grassland habitat.
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