Banning oil production doesn’t eliminate California’s need for fuel
Erik Bartsch, Aera Energy’s president and CEO, talks about Governor Newsom’s latest call to ban fracking and ultimately end oil production in California.
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The energy to achieve
At Aera, we are relentless in our efforts to produce energy safely and in an environmentally responsible way. And we believe the only way to do that is through revolutionary process innovations and determined people who bring them to life.
Inside Aera
Take a look inside Aera’s operations, people, environmental leadership and community engagement.
An eye in the sky, or in a generator
Aera teams use drones to improve safety and conduct field surveillance
Read moreMore than just a letter
A program that pairs San Ardo School students and Aera Energy employees as pen pals brings a sense of normalcy to all as they share backgrounds, work experience and future dreams
Read moreGiving students HelpNow with homework
Aera funds Ventura County Library program that provides 24-hour, live-online tutoring and homework assistance to students
Read moreOur Operations
Aera is proud to call California home, with operations in Kern County—one of the largest oil-producing regions in the country. Aera also has active fields in Fresno, Monterey and Ventura counties, and permitting is underway in Northern Santa Barbara.
