Cymric seeps prompt California steam ban

Moratorium called on new high-pressure injection projects while safety studied

Moratorium: the move follows a number of high-volume seeps of crude oil and water at Chevron's Cymric oilfield earlier this year — Moratorium: the move follows a number of high-volume seeps of crude oil and water at Chevron's Cymric oilfield earlier this yearPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Caroline Evans

Houston

California Chevron USA Cymric Americas

Published 20 November 2019, 18:09Updated 20 November 2019, 18:09