Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

Jacqueline Copper Oil Extraction Facility, Berkeley, California

BERKELEY, California, United States

Overview

Jacqueline Copper is an operational oil extraction facility located in Berkeley, California. It operates under U.S. EPA and state regulations for oil and gas production.

Jacqueline Copper is an oil extraction facility located at 1650 Sixth Street in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120 for crude petroleum extraction. Its location in the San Francisco Bay Area places it within a region with a long history of oil and gas activity, though Berkeley itself is more urbanized. 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) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and discharge. California has some of the most stringent oil and gas regulations in the U.S., including requirements for well integrity, groundwater protection, and air quality controls. As an oil extraction site in an urban area, Jacqueline Copper faces unique operational and environmental considerations. Proximity to residential and commercial zones necessitates robust safety and emissions controls. The facility's role in local energy supply is part of California's broader oil production landscape, which has been declining in recent years due to regulatory pressures and a shift toward renewable energy.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Berkeley, a coastal city in the San Francisco Bay Area, which has a Mediterranean climate. The region is ecologically sensitive, with nearby wetlands and the San Francisco Bay estuary. Oil extraction in urban settings poses risks of spills, air emissions, and groundwater contamination. California's strict regulations aim to mitigate these risks through rigorous permitting, monitoring, and enforcement.

Frequently asked questions

Jacqueline Copper is located at 1650 Sixth Street in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States.

Jacqueline Copper is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum, classified under NAICS code 211120.

The facility is currently operational.

Oil extraction in California is regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the California Department of Conservation's DOGGR, which enforces well integrity, groundwater protection, and air quality standards.

Urban oil extraction poses risks of spills, air emissions, and groundwater contamination. California's strict regulations require safety measures and monitoring to mitigate these risks.

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