Striking a balance through COVID-19 and the economic downturn
Community leaders must not lose sight of the importance of rebuilding our economy and maintaining the well-paying jobs our industry provides to thousands of Californians
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UPDATED January 2020 – Aera is experiencing a resurgence in recruitment fraud. Please review the recruitment fraud page for more information.
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.
Ready for that emergency call
Whether you’re an employee or a passing motorist, Aera’s first responders could save your life
Read moreCounty of Kern prepares for a financial hit from low oil prices
The county’s fiscal health largely depends on a healthy oil industry. Tax Assessor Jonathon Lifquist explains why Kern, not yet fully recovered from 2014’s oil price downturn, is likely to declare another fiscal emergency
Read moreHydraulic fracturing: Fueling the state’s energy needs
Political candidates and opposition groups have vilified fracking. But without this productive and safe oilfield technology, we all face more economic hardship
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.
