Core Energy LLC - Dover 36 CPF Oil Extraction Facility in Dover Township, Michigan

Core Energy LLC's Dover 36 CPF is an oil extraction facility located in Dover Township, Otsego County, Michigan. The facility is operational and contributes to the state's oil production infrastructure, situated in the northern Lower Peninsula. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas extraction and state-level permitting through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Typical oil extraction facilities in this region utilize conventional vertical or horizontal drilling techniques with associated tank batteries and separation equipment. As part of Michigan's oil and gas sector, the Dover 36 CPF plays a role in supplying domestic crude oil. The facility's location in a rural area with mixed forest and agricultural land use requires adherence to best management practices for spill prevention and groundwater protection.

The facility is situated in a rural area of northern Michigan, where oil extraction operations must manage potential impacts on groundwater and surface water resources. Spill prevention and secondary containment are critical given the proximity to forested and agricultural lands. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and Michigan EGLE ensures compliance with air emission standards and waste management requirements.