Overview
AERA Energy LLC - South Lost Hills Unit is an operational oil extraction facility in Lost Hills, California. It operates under U.S. EPA and California regulations for oil and gas production.
AERA Energy LLC - South Lost Hills Unit is an oil extraction facility located in Lost Hills, Kern County, California. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger San Joaquin Valley oil fields. The site is situated in a semi-arid agricultural area with significant oil infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility operates in the San Joaquin Valley, a region with high air quality concerns due to ozone and particulate matter. Oil extraction here involves water management and potential groundwater impacts. The facility is subject to California's stringent environmental regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and air district rules.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Lost Hills, Kern County, California, USA, at coordinates 35.703129, -119.689951.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs. The facility is operational and part of AERA Energy's operations in the San Joaquin Valley.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting oil.
Oil extraction in California is regulated by the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Oil extraction in Kern County can impact air quality, water resources, and land use. Facilities must comply with environmental impact assessments and obtain permits to mitigate these effects.
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