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Smoke coming from flare at Kern Energy
ResolvedDate
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time
12:40 PM
Category
Air
Description
The flare at Kern Energy is on and is letting off a lot of smoke! It is blowing out of the facility and we're concerned for our health.
Address
7112 Weedpatch Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93307, USA
Update notes
[Aug 14, 2025] 7/1/2025 Update:
IVAN Network: Reporting Inspector emailed stating District staff visited the facility and performed a 20-minute, Method 22 visible emission evaluation. Emissions from the flare were confirmed. An NOV will be issued to Kern Energy for excess emissions. We have not received the investigation report or a copy of the NOV. SJVAPCD: As part of the investigation an NOV 5035388 was issued for visible emissions
IVAN Network: Reporting Inspector emailed stating District staff visited the facility and performed a 20-minute, Method 22 visible emission evaluation. Emissions from the flare were confirmed. An NOV will be issued to Kern Energy for excess emissions. We have not received the investigation report or a copy of the NOV. SJVAPCD: As part of the investigation an NOV 5035388 was issued for visible emissions