BREA CANON OIL COMPANY INC - Oil Extraction Facility in Harbor City, California

BREA CANON OIL COMPANY INC is an oil extraction facility located at 23903 South Normandie Avenue in Harbor City, Los Angeles County, California. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum extraction, classified under NAICS code 211120. Harbor City is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, a region with significant oil and gas activity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), with oversight from the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). Oil extraction in California typically involves both onshore and offshore operations, with a focus on enhanced oil recovery techniques due to the mature nature of many fields. As an oil extraction site in an urbanized area, the facility's operations are subject to stringent local air quality and water discharge regulations. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply and is part of a broader network of oil infrastructure in the Los Angeles Basin, which has a long history of petroleum production.

The facility is located in an urbanized area of Harbor City, near the Port of Los Angeles. Oil extraction in this region involves potential risks of soil and groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water. Air emissions from extraction activities, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The proximity to residential areas necessitates strict adherence to safety and environmental standards.