GREKA ENERGY - LOS FLORES Oil Extraction Facility, Santa Maria, California

GREKA ENERGY - LOS FLORES is an oil extraction facility located at 6151 DOMINION in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Santa Maria is part of the larger Santa Maria Basin, a region with a history of oil production dating back to the early 20th century. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. 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) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for water discharges, and state-specific rules for well stimulation and groundwater protection. Typical oil extraction in California involves both primary and enhanced recovery methods, with a focus on minimizing environmental impacts in a seismically active region. As an oil extraction facility in California, GREKA ENERGY - LOS FLORES contributes to the state's energy supply but also faces scrutiny due to environmental concerns such as air quality, water usage, and potential induced seismicity. The facility's location in Santa Barbara County, near the coast, adds considerations for spill prevention and response under state and federal regulations.

The facility is located in Santa Barbara County, California, a region with significant ecological diversity including coastal habitats and agricultural lands. Oil extraction operations here must comply with stringent state regulations to protect air quality, groundwater, and surface waters. The proximity to the Pacific Ocean necessitates robust spill prevention and response plans under both state and federal laws, including the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.