Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Axis Petroleum Beesmeyer Gas Extraction Facility, Signal Hill, California

SIGNAL HILL, California, United States

Overview

Axis Petroleum Beesmeyer is an operational gas extraction facility in Signal Hill, California, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Axis Petroleum Beesmeyer is a gas extraction facility located at 951 E. 29th Street in Signal Hill, Los Angeles County, California. The facility is operational and serves the local gas infrastructure network in a region with a long history of oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas transmission and distribution. As a gas extraction plant, it is classified under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction). The facility's scale is typical for the region, which has numerous small to medium-sized extraction sites. Axis Petroleum Beesmeyer contributes to the local energy supply and supports the broader gas infrastructure in Southern California. Its location in an urbanized area necessitates adherence to stringent safety and environmental standards to mitigate risks associated with proximity to populated areas.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in an urban area of Signal Hill, a densely populated city within Los Angeles County. Proximity to residential and commercial zones requires careful management of operational risks, including potential leaks or emissions. The region is also subject to seismic activity, which poses additional challenges for gas extraction infrastructure. Regulatory oversight by state and federal agencies helps ensure environmental protection and public safety.

Frequently asked questions

Axis Petroleum Beesmeyer is located at 951 E. 29th Street, Signal Hill, California 90755, USA.

Axis Petroleum Beesmeyer is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, contributing to the local energy supply in Southern California.

Gas extraction facilities in California must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-specific environmental and safety laws enforced by agencies like the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM).

Risks include potential leaks, explosions, and environmental impacts such as groundwater contamination. Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in California heighten these risks, necessitating robust safety measures.

As a gas extraction facility, it is part of the upstream segment of the US gas infrastructure, supplying raw natural gas to processing plants and pipelines that deliver energy to consumers across the country.

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