California Resources halts pipeline flow after leak at San Ardo Oil Field (updated)

California Resources

05/12/2025 21:59

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By Nicole Jao

NEW YORK, Dec 5 (Reuters) - California Resources CRC.N on Friday morning reported a leak at San Ardo Oil Field in Monterey County, California, according to a filing with a state regulator.

The flow to the pipe has been halted and the discharge has been stopped, California Resources said in the filing with California Governor's Office Emergency Service on Friday.

A release of 93 barrels of produced water and 3 barrels of oil was found coming from a group line pipe, according to the filing. No waterways or storm drains were impacted.

A crew was on site working on repairs to the pipe. No injuries or evacuations were reported.

California Resources did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Heavy oil produced at San Ardo supplies to the Los Angeles refining market, the company's website shows.

 (Reporting by Nicole Jao in New York; Editing by David Gregorio)

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