The Golden State’s largest oil and natural gas producer, California Resources Corp. (CRC), has partnered with ICE Thermal Harvesting LLC and the University of Houston to use zero-emissions electricity for in-field operations. 

The pilot project, which was launched at CRC’s flagship Elk Hills oilfield in October, aims to test the feasibility of harvesting thermal energy from producing assets and converting it to power that would continuously power exploration and production (E&P) operations. 

The project “…will not only provide emission-free power, but also ultimately increase the overall efficiency” for  CRC’s activities, said ICE cofounder Ben Bodishbaugh.

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