ELK CORPORATION OF TEXAS Gas Extraction Facility in Shafter, California

ELK CORPORATION OF TEXAS is a gas extraction facility situated at 6200 ZERKER ROAD in Shafter, California, within Kern County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 324122 (Petroleum Refineries). As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it contributes to the region's energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. In California, additional state-level regulations apply, including those from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The facility's scale is typical for gas extraction operations in the region, focusing on natural gas production. Environmentally, the facility is located in the San Joaquin Valley, an area with significant oil and gas activity. Proximity to populated areas like Shafter requires adherence to stringent safety and emission standards. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy needs for residential, commercial, and industrial users in Kern County.

The facility is situated in Kern County, California, within the San Joaquin Valley, a region with high seismic activity and air quality concerns. Gas extraction operations here are subject to strict environmental regulations, including methane emission controls and groundwater protection measures. The proximity to agricultural and residential areas necessitates careful monitoring of operational impacts.