AERA ENERGY CALSO Oil Extraction Facility, McKittrick, California

AERA ENERGY CALSO is an oil extraction facility located at 59231 Main Camp Road in McKittrick, California, within Kern County. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, classified under NAICS code 211120. McKittrick is part of the San Joaquin Valley, a major oil-producing region in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which impose stringent emission standards and permitting requirements for oil extraction activities. Typical operations involve drilling, well maintenance, and fluid handling, with technologies such as steam injection for enhanced oil recovery common in the region. As part of California's oil infrastructure, AERA ENERGY CALSO contributes to the state's domestic energy supply. The facility's location in Kern County places it within an area with significant oil production history, and its operations are subject to state-level environmental oversight, including groundwater protection and air quality management.

The facility is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, a region with high ozone levels and stringent air quality regulations. Oil extraction activities can contribute to volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and groundwater concerns. California's regulatory framework, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), requires environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures for such facilities.