Overview
Lost Hills-Crimson Resource Management is an operational oil extraction facility in Lost Hills, California. It operates under U.S. EPA and California regulations for oil and gas production.
Lost Hills-Crimson Resource Management is an oil extraction facility located at 12888 Holloway Rd in Lost Hills, Kern County, California. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum extraction, classified under NAICS code 211120. It is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, a major oil-producing region in the United States. 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 produced water management, and state-specific rules for well stimulation and groundwater protection. Typical oil extraction in this region involves both primary and enhanced recovery methods, including water flooding and steam injection for heavy oil. The facility's location in Kern County places it in a region with significant oil infrastructure, including pipelines and refineries. The environmental context includes arid to semi-arid conditions, with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility's role in the local oil supply chain contributes to California's energy needs, though the state has been transitioning toward renewable energy sources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the San Joaquin Valley, a region with high ozone levels and particulate matter concerns due to oil and gas operations. Water use for extraction and produced water disposal are key environmental considerations, with regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act for underground injection. The area is also subject to seismic activity, which can affect well integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 12888 Holloway Rd, Lost Hills, California 93249, in Kern County.
It is an operational oil extraction facility engaged in crude petroleum production, classified under NAICS 211120.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as California state regulations from DOGGR, including well permitting and groundwater protection rules.
Oil extraction in Kern County can affect air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and particulate matter, and water resources through produced water management and potential groundwater contamination.
California is a major oil-producing state, and facilities like Lost Hills-Crimson Resource Management contribute to the state's crude oil supply, though production has been declining due to regulatory changes and a shift toward renewables.
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