Signal Hill Petroleum (North Drills) Gas Extraction Facility, Signal Hill, California

Signal Hill Petroleum (North Drills) is a gas extraction facility located at 2450 Cherry Ave, Signal Hill, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader Southern California energy market. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in California, it also adheres to state-specific environmental and operational regulations, including those from the California Public Utilities Commission and local air quality management districts. This facility plays a role in the local energy infrastructure, supporting industrial and residential demand in the Los Angeles Basin. Its location in a densely populated urban area underscores the importance of robust safety and environmental management practices typical of gas extraction operations in California.

Located in the urbanized Los Angeles Basin, the facility operates in a region with high population density and significant air quality management challenges. Proximity to residential areas necessitates stringent emissions controls and leak detection programs. The area is also subject to seismic activity, requiring infrastructure designed to withstand earthquakes. Local environmental regulations focus on reducing volatile organic compound emissions and ensuring groundwater protection.