Overview
Chevron Chemical Co. (Ortho Division) is an oil extraction facility located in Orlando, Florida, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111, 211120, and 325311, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction and nitrogenous fertilizer
Chevron Chemical Co. (Ortho Division) is an oil extraction facility situated at 3100 N Orange Blossom Trl in Orlando, Florida, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 325311 (Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing), reflecting its integrated role in hydrocarbon extraction and chemical production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and the Clean Water Act. As an oil extraction site in Florida, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The facility's location in an urban area of Orlando necessitates adherence to local zoning and environmental ordinances. The facility's significance lies in its dual role as an oil extraction and chemical manufacturing site, contributing to the regional supply of petroleum products and fertilizers. Its proximity to Orlando's infrastructure supports downstream industrial and agricultural activities. The facility's operational status and compliance with federal and state regulations ensure its continued role in the local energy and chemical sectors.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Orlando, Florida, a region with a subtropical climate and high water table, which increases the risk of groundwater contamination from hydrocarbon spills. The site's proximity to urban areas and sensitive ecosystems, such as wetlands and the Floridan Aquifer, necessitates rigorous spill prevention and groundwater monitoring. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule and Florida's environmental protection laws is critical to mitigating these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 3100 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, Florida, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that also engages in nitrogenous fertilizer manufacturing, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT and Clean Water Act, as well as Florida state environmental laws.
Risks include groundwater contamination from spills, given the high water table and proximity to the Floridan Aquifer, and potential impacts on wetlands and urban areas.
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