California Resources (CRC) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
2 Sep, 2026Strategic infrastructure and asset growth
Acquired Crimson, a 2,000-mile pipeline system, for $63MM to enhance market access and support future CO2 pipeline development, expanding storage and throughput capabilities.
Integrated Central Valley midstream network and added over 1.0 MMBbl of oil storage, improving operational reliability and flexibility.
Achieved $103MM in Berry-related synergies ahead of schedule, lowering drilling and workover capital requirements.
Maintained near-flat California production with improved drilling efficiencies and permit inventory for future growth.
Carbon management and sustainability leadership
Commenced California’s first commercial-scale CCS project, injecting CO2 at Elk Hills and targeting up to 100K MTPA, with multiple regulatory and tax incentives.
Submitted ~352MMT of CO2 permit volumes to the EPA, holding a leading share of Class VI wells and advancing additional reservoirs.
Formed a joint venture with Brookfield, targeting 5MMTPA of CO2 injection and $2.5B in capital for CCS projects.
Achieved a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2020 baseline, with long-term goals of ≥80% reduction by 2045.
Financial performance and capital discipline
Returned ~75% of cumulative free cash flow to shareholders since 2021 through dividends and buybacks.
Maintained a strong balance sheet with $1,322MM liquidity and net debt of $1,257MM as of June 30, 2026.
Upgraded Fitch rating to BB-, issued $550MM in new senior notes, and redeemed higher-cost debt.
Hedged ~64% of remaining 2026 oil production at a $65/Bbl floor and ~59% of internal fuel at $4.05/MMBtu.
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