Signal Hill Petroleum Inc (Virginia Well Site) - Gas Extraction in Signal Hill, California

Signal Hill Petroleum Inc (Virginia Well Site) is a gas extraction facility located at 2480 Lemon Ave in Signal Hill, California. Situated in Los Angeles County, this operational site is part of the historic Signal Hill oil and gas field, one of the most productive in the United States. The facility plays a role in the local energy infrastructure, extracting natural gas from underground reservoirs. As a gas extraction operation, the facility falls under the regulatory oversight of the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The site operates under NAICS code 211111 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in California involve drilling and wellhead operations, with production transported via pipelines to processing plants. The Virginia Well Site contributes to the energy supply for the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Its location in a densely populated urban setting necessitates strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations, including air quality controls and well integrity management. The facility supports local energy needs while operating within California's comprehensive regulatory framework.

The facility is located in Signal Hill, a densely populated urban area within the Los Angeles Basin. Proximity to residential and commercial zones increases the importance of well integrity and emission controls. The region is seismically active, requiring robust infrastructure to withstand earthquakes. Air quality regulations in the South Coast Air Quality Management District impose strict limits on volatile organic compounds and other emissions from gas extraction activities.