California’s new steel facility in 50 years coming to Kern County

Luis Garcia

March 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — California’s first new steel production facility in 50 years is set to be built in Kern County.

On Wednesday, the Kern County Board of Supervisors approved the $540 million project by Pacific Steel Group.

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The “zero process carbon emissions rebar mill” will be constructed near Mojave. The group also released an artist’s rendering of the project.

The mega facility is expected to create around 400 full-time jobs and 515 construction jobs.

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