Kern County is California’s leading energy provider and a key player in the global energy landscape. In 2023, Kern ranked as the No. 13 oil-producing county in the nation, generating 90 million barrels of oil annually, which accounts for 72% of California’s total oil production. In addition, oil and gas jobs contribute $13.5 billion of direct annual revenue to Kern’s economy.

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