Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Signal Hill Petroleum (62-2) Gas Extraction Facility, Signal Hill, California

SIGNAL HILL, California, United States

Overview

Signal Hill Petroleum (62-2) is an operational gas extraction facility in Signal Hill, California. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Signal Hill Petroleum (62-2) is a gas extraction facility located at 2200 Searidge St, Signal Hill, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and situated in a densely populated urban area, reflecting the historical oil and gas production in the Signal Hill region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is classified under NAICS code 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction). The facility's scale is typical for urban extraction sites in California, where production often occurs in close proximity to residential and commercial areas. Signal Hill Petroleum (62-2) contributes to the local energy supply and is part of the broader Los Angeles Basin gas infrastructure. Its urban setting necessitates rigorous safety protocols and environmental monitoring to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction in populated areas.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a densely populated urban area of Signal Hill, California, which is part of the Los Angeles Basin. This region has a history of oil and gas extraction, with many wells interspersed among residential and commercial properties. The proximity to populated areas increases the importance of leak detection and pressure management to minimize risks. The area is also subject to seismic activity, which requires infrastructure designed to withstand earthquakes.

Frequently asked questions

Signal Hill Petroleum (62-2) is located at 2200 Searidge St, Signal Hill, California 90755, in Los Angeles County.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

The facility is currently operational.

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 enforced by the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM).

Urban gas extraction risks include potential leaks, explosions, and seismic hazards. Facilities must implement rigorous monitoring, pressure management, and emergency response plans to protect nearby populations.

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