Overview
Blair Lease - Los Alamos is an operational oil extraction facility in Santa Barbara County, California. It is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, contributing to domestic crude production.
Blair Lease - Los Alamos is an oil extraction facility located in Los Alamos, Santa Barbara County, California. The facility is operational and is part of the United States' oil infrastructure, which is regulated by federal and state agencies including the EPA and California's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). The site is situated in the Santa Maria Basin, a region known for its oil and gas production. The facility operates under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. In California, oil extraction is subject to stringent environmental regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the federal Clean Air Act. The state has implemented measures to reduce emissions from oil and gas operations, such as methane leak detection and repair requirements. The Blair Lease facility is located in a rural area near Drum Canyon, with proximity to the Los Padres National Forest. Its operations contribute to local employment and the regional economy, while also being subject to oversight to minimize environmental impacts. The facility's location in a seismically active region requires adherence to safety standards for well integrity and spill prevention.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a seismically active region of California, which poses risks for well integrity and potential leaks. The surrounding area includes agricultural lands and natural habitats, making spill prevention and groundwater protection critical. California's regulatory framework requires rigorous environmental impact assessments and monitoring for oil extraction operations.
Frequently asked questions
Blair Lease - Los Alamos is located in Los Alamos, Santa Barbara County, California, at the Blair Lease in Drum Canyon.
It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude petroleum.
Oil extraction in California is regulated by the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The facility must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Clean Air Act, and state-specific rules for methane emissions and well integrity.
The facility is currently operational.
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