CHEMASSIST, LLC Oil Extraction Facility in Fillmore, California

CHEMASSIST, LLC is an oil extraction facility located in Fillmore, California, within the Sespe Field area of Ventura County. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum extraction, classified under NAICS code 211120. Its location in the prolific Ventura Basin places it within a region with a long history of oil production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) for underground injection control. Typical oil extraction in California involves both primary and secondary recovery methods, with waterflooding and steam injection common in the region. As part of the Sespe Field, CHEMASSIST contributes to California's domestic oil supply, which supports local refineries and meets state energy demands. The facility's operations are subject to state-level greenhouse gas reporting and local air quality management, given California's stringent environmental standards. Its role in the regional oil infrastructure underscores the balance between energy production and environmental stewardship.

The facility is situated in the Ventura County region, characterized by Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Santa Clara River watershed. Oil extraction activities in this area pose potential risks to local air quality and water resources, particularly through volatile organic compound emissions and potential groundwater contamination. California's regulatory framework, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), requires rigorous environmental review and mitigation measures for such operations.