Overview
California Resources Elk Hills, LLC is an operational oil extraction facility in Bakersfield, California. It is part of the Elk Hills oil field, one of the largest oil fields in the United States.
California Resources Elk Hills, LLC is an oil extraction facility located in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. The facility operates within the Elk Hills oil field, a major petroleum reserve that has been in production since the early 20th century. As part of California Resources Corporation, the facility contributes to the state's oil production, which is primarily concentrated in the San Joaquin Valley. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and water discharge. The facility's NAICS codes (211120, 211130) indicate crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, reflecting its role in upstream oil and gas operations. The Elk Hills field is significant for its historical and ongoing contribution to California's energy supply. The facility's location in Kern County places it in a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure, including refineries and pipelines. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air quality management, given the facility's proximity to agricultural areas and urban centers.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, a region with significant air quality challenges due to topography and industrial activity. Oil extraction operations can contribute to volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and potential groundwater contamination. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's CAA and California's stringent air quality standards aim to mitigate these impacts. The facility's location in a seismically active area also necessitates careful management of injection wells and infrastructure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, at the address LIGHT OIL WESTERN, with the postal code 93308.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas from the Elk Hills oil field, one of the largest oil fields in the United States.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated by its operational status.
Oil extraction facilities in California are regulated by the California Department of Conservation's DOGGR, the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and state-specific laws like the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Elk Hills oil field is one of the largest oil fields in the United States by reserves and has been a major source of domestic oil production since its discovery in 1911.
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