AERA Energy LLC - Lost Hills Unit: Oil Extraction Facility in Lost Hills, California

AERA Energy LLC - Lost Hills Unit is an oil extraction facility located at 19760 GP Rd, Lost Hills, California, in Kern County. The facility is currently operational and focuses on crude oil production from the Lost Hills oil field, a mature field in the San Joaquin Valley. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). Typical oil extraction in California involves waterflooding and enhanced oil recovery techniques to maximize output from aging fields. The NAICS codes 211120 and 211130 indicate crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. As part of California's oil infrastructure, the Lost Hills Unit contributes to the state's domestic oil supply. The facility's operations are subject to air quality regulations under the EPA's Clean Air Act and state-level rules to manage emissions and water use. Its location in Kern County places it within a major oil-producing region with significant infrastructure for transport and refining.

The Lost Hills Unit is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, a region with high agricultural activity and air quality challenges. Oil extraction here involves water-intensive enhanced recovery methods, which can impact local water resources. The facility must comply with California's stringent air quality regulations, including the use of vapor recovery systems and leak detection to reduce volatile organic compound emissions. Spill prevention and groundwater monitoring are critical due to the proximity to agricultural lands.