Overview
DCOR-Platform Habitat is an operational gas extraction facility located offshore near Carpinteria, California, in the Pitas Point Field. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
DCOR-Platform Habitat is a gas extraction platform situated on OCS Lease 0234 in the Pitas Point Field, offshore from Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, California. As part of the United States' offshore gas infrastructure, it contributes to the region's energy supply. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 213112 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations). Offshore gas extraction platforms like this one typically involve high-pressure wells and subsea pipelines to transport gas to onshore processing facilities. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), adhering to DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The platform's design and operational practices are subject to stringent safety and environmental standards. The platform plays a role in the broader California gas infrastructure network, supplying natural gas for power generation, industrial use, and residential heating. Its location in the Santa Barbara Channel places it in a seismically active region, requiring robust engineering to withstand earthquakes. The facility's proximity to the coast and populated areas necessitates careful environmental management to minimize impacts on marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The platform is located in the Santa Barbara Channel, a region with active seismic faults and a history of oil spills. The facility's operations are subject to strict environmental regulations to protect marine life and coastal communities. Proximity to populated areas like Carpinteria requires robust safety measures to mitigate risks from gas releases or accidents.
Frequently asked questions
DCOR-Platform Habitat is located offshore from Carpinteria, California, in the Pitas Point Field on OCS Lease 0234, in the Santa Barbara Channel.
It is an operational gas extraction platform that produces natural gas from offshore wells, contributing to the regional gas supply.
The facility operates under US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and BSEE offshore safety standards.
Key risks include seismic activity, high operating pressures, and potential for gas leaks affecting marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
It supplies natural gas to the state's grid, supporting power generation and industrial use, and is part of the offshore production network.
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