Overview
Granite Point Platform, operated by Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, is an oil extraction facility located in Kenai, Alaska. It is part of the Cook Inlet oil fields and contributes to regional hydrocarbon production.
Granite Point Platform is an oil extraction facility situated in the Cook Inlet region near Kenai, Alaska, United States. Operated by Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, the platform is part of the state's mature oil infrastructure, focusing on crude oil production from offshore reserves. The facility is operational and plays a role in maintaining Alaska's domestic energy supply. The platform operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), which enforce standards such as the Clean Air Act Refinery MACT and offshore safety regulations. Given its offshore location, the facility adheres to spill prevention and response protocols under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Typical extraction technology involves subsea wells and platform-based processing. Environmental considerations for Granite Point Platform include the risk of oil spills in the ecologically sensitive Cook Inlet, which supports marine life and fisheries. The facility's operations are subject to stringent environmental monitoring to mitigate impacts on local ecosystems. Its production supports regional energy needs and contributes to the broader U.S. oil supply chain.
Environmental context
The Cook Inlet region is a dynamic marine environment with strong tidal currents and diverse wildlife, including salmon, beluga whales, and seabirds. Oil extraction activities pose spill risks that could affect these ecosystems. Regulatory frameworks like the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act require operators to maintain spill response plans and use best available technology to minimize environmental harm.
Frequently asked questions
Granite Point Platform is located in the Cook Inlet near Kenai, Alaska, United States, at coordinates 60° 57.456' N, 151° 20.022' W.
Granite Point Platform is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from offshore reserves in the Cook Inlet. It is operated by Hilcorp Alaska, LLC.
Granite Point Platform is currently operational, contributing to oil production in the Cook Inlet region of Alaska.
Oil extraction platforms in Alaska are regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by BSEE for offshore safety. They must comply with spill prevention and response requirements under the Oil Pollution Act.
Environmental risks include potential oil spills that could harm marine life such as salmon, beluga whales, and seabirds. Operators must implement spill prevention measures and maintain response plans to mitigate these risks.
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