Overview
Signal Hill Petroleum (TS-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 (TS-2) is a gas extraction facility located at 3298 Grant Ave, Signal Hill, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and serves the local gas infrastructure network in a region with a long history of petroleum and gas production. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader California gas infrastructure, which includes extensive transmission and distribution networks serving residential, commercial, and industrial users. Located in a densely populated urban area of Southern California, the facility plays a role in local gas supply. Its proximity to residential and commercial zones necessitates adherence to stringent safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and handling.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an urbanized area of Signal Hill, near residential and commercial zones. The region is subject to seismic activity, which poses a risk to gas infrastructure. Local environmental considerations include air quality management and groundwater protection, typical for gas extraction sites in California.
Frequently asked questions
Signal Hill Petroleum (TS-2) is located at 3298 Grant Ave, Signal Hill, California 90755, in Los Angeles County.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, contributing to the local gas supply network.
Gas extraction facilities in California must comply with federal regulations under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-specific environmental and safety rules enforced by the California Public Utilities Commission and local air quality districts.
Risks include potential leaks, explosions, and environmental impacts such as air pollution and groundwater contamination. Proximity to populated areas increases the need for robust safety measures and emergency response plans.
As a gas extraction site, it is a upstream component of the gas supply chain, feeding into transmission pipelines that deliver gas to distribution networks serving homes and businesses across the region.
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