Overview
Petro Operating Company - Blackjack Creek Plant is an operational oil extraction facility in Jay, Florida, United States. It contributes to the region's oil infrastructure with a focus on crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Petro Operating Company - Blackjack Creek Plant is an operational oil extraction facility located at 4940 Blackjack Plant Road in Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream oil and gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and wastewater discharges from oil extraction activities. State-level regulations from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection also apply, focusing on groundwater protection and spill prevention. As an oil extraction plant in the Florida Panhandle, the Blackjack Creek Plant is situated in a region with sensitive ecosystems, including nearby wetlands and water bodies. Its operations are subject to spill prevention and response requirements to protect local environmental resources. The facility plays a role in the regional energy supply chain, supporting domestic crude oil production.
Environmental context
The Blackjack Creek Plant is located in Santa Rosa County, Florida, an area with a mix of forested lands, wetlands, and agricultural areas. Oil extraction activities in this region must comply with spill prevention and groundwater protection measures to safeguard local water resources. The facility's proximity to the Blackwater River and other water bodies necessitates adherence to the Clean Water Act and state-level environmental regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 4940 Blackjack Plant Road in Jay, Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility involved in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Florida must comply with the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding spill prevention and groundwater protection.
The plant contributes to domestic crude oil production in the Florida Panhandle, supporting the regional energy supply chain while operating under environmental safeguards to protect local ecosystems.
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