Chevron Coalinga 36A Station 4 - Gas Extraction Facility in Coalinga, California

Chevron Coalinga 36A Station 4 is a gas extraction facility located at 34113 S Fresno Coalinga Rd in Coalinga, Fresno County, California. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111, which covers crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As part of Chevron's Coalinga operations, it contributes to the region's gas production infrastructure. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework for gas infrastructure, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. California's stringent environmental and safety standards further govern operations, with oversight from state agencies such as the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM). The facility's scale is typical for a gas extraction site in the San Joaquin Valley, a major oil and gas producing region. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs in California. Its location in Fresno County places it within an area of significant agricultural and industrial activity, where gas extraction contributes to the local economy. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the state's energy portfolio.

The facility is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, a region with high agricultural activity and air quality concerns. Gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to populated areas like Coalinga requires careful management of operational risks, including well integrity and pressure control. California's seismic activity also poses a hazard, necessitating robust infrastructure design and monitoring.