HELLMAN PROPERTIES LLC Gas Extraction Facility, Seal Beach, California

HELLMAN PROPERTIES LLC is a gas extraction facility situated in Seal Beach, Orange County, California, along the Pacific Coast Highway. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211111, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. In California, additional state-level environmental and safety regulations apply, such as those from the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM). Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often involving wellheads and separation equipment. As a gas extraction site in a coastal urban area, the facility's environmental context includes proximity to populated areas and potential seismic hazards. Its operational significance lies in contributing to local energy supply, though specific grid role or community service scope is not detailed. The facility's location near the coast also necessitates adherence to environmental protections for marine and coastal ecosystems.

The facility is located in a coastal urban area of Seal Beach, California, which is subject to seismic activity from nearby fault lines. Proximity to populated areas requires stringent safety measures for gas extraction operations. The site's coastal location also involves potential impacts on local marine and wetland ecosystems, necessitating compliance with environmental regulations to minimize ecological disruption.