Overview
Lone Star Fractionation & Isomerization Facility in Shafter, California, processes natural gas liquids. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
The Lone Star Fractionation & Isomerization Facility is a gas extraction plant located at 19430 Beech Avenue in Shafter, Kern County, California. It processes natural gas liquids through fractionation and isomerization, serving the regional energy infrastructure. Operating under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, the facility adheres to stringent safety standards for gas processing. Its NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate natural gas liquid extraction and fractionation activities typical of midstream gas infrastructure in California. The facility plays a key role in the local gas supply chain, supporting energy distribution in Kern County. Its operational status and location in an active oil and gas region underscore its importance to regional energy markets.
Environmental context
Located in Kern County, California, the facility operates in a region with active oil and gas extraction. Proximity to populated areas like Shafter requires careful management of emissions and safety. The area is subject to seismic activity, necessitating robust infrastructure design to mitigate earthquake risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 19430 Beech Avenue, Shafter, Kern County, California, USA.
It processes natural gas liquids through fractionation and isomerization, separating components for use in energy and industrial applications.
Gas extraction facilities in California must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-specific environmental and safety rules.
The facility is currently operational, actively processing natural gas liquids.
Fractionation separates natural gas liquids into ethane, propane, butane, and pentanes; isomerization converts straight-chain hydrocarbons into branched isomers for higher octane or other uses.
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