Jewett Zone Unit Oil Extraction Facility, Arvin, California

Jewett Zone Unit is an oil extraction facility located at Duncan Street & Sunset Boulevard in Arvin, California, within Kern County. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 211120 for crude petroleum extraction, indicating a focus on upstream oil production. Arvin is situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley, a region known for its significant oil and gas reserves and extensive extraction infrastructure. The facility operates within 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 and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for produced water management. California also enforces strict seismic and groundwater protection standards for oil extraction operations. As part of the Kern County oil fields, Jewett Zone Unit contributes to California's domestic oil production, which supports local refining and energy supply. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and water resources, typical for oil extraction in the region. Operational practices likely include enhanced oil recovery techniques common in the area.

Located in the San Joaquin Valley, the facility operates in a region with high oil production and associated environmental challenges, including air quality concerns from volatile organic compounds and groundwater protection issues. California's stringent regulations under DOGGR and the EPA aim to mitigate these impacts through monitoring and emission controls.