Overview
Signal Hill Petroleum (29-9) is an operational gas extraction facility in Signal Hill, California. It serves the Los Angeles County region as part of the U.S. gas infrastructure network.
Signal Hill Petroleum (29-9) is a gas extraction facility located at 2400 Eastwind Way in Signal Hill, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation and extraction of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it utilizes standard industry practices for well operation and gas processing, typical for the Los Angeles Basin's mature oil and gas fields. This facility plays a role in the broader California gas infrastructure, supplying natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the densely populated Los Angeles area. Its location in an urban setting necessitates rigorous safety and environmental management to mitigate risks associated with proximity to populated areas.
Environmental context
Located in the Los Angeles Basin, the facility operates in a seismically active region with moderate earthquake risk. Proximity to dense urban populations requires careful monitoring of emissions and operational safety. The area's Mediterranean climate and air quality concerns add to the environmental context, with regulatory oversight from local and state agencies.
Frequently asked questions
Signal Hill Petroleum (29-9) is located at 2400 Eastwind Way, Signal Hill, California 90755, in Los Angeles County, United States.
The facility is operational and actively engaged in gas extraction activities.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation to ensure safety.
Gas extraction facilities produce natural gas from underground reservoirs, which is then processed and transported via pipelines to end users for heating, electricity generation, and industrial use.
The facility supplies natural gas to the Los Angeles County region, supporting energy needs for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in a densely populated urban area.
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