Overview
Signal Hill Petroleum Inc. West Unit is an operational oil extraction facility in Signal Hill, California, within Los Angeles County. The plant supports regional crude oil production and is subject to EPA and state regulations.
Signal Hill Petroleum Inc. West Unit is an oil extraction facility located at 1215 E 29th Street in Signal Hill, California, within Los Angeles County. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which has a long history in the Los Angeles Basin. As a crude oil extraction site, it plays a role in the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). Key federal regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), while state rules address well stimulation, groundwater protection, and air quality. The plant's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 221112) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and electric power generation, suggesting a diversified operational scope. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in urban Signal Hill include potential impacts on local air quality, groundwater, and community health. The facility's proximity to residential areas necessitates stringent emission controls and spill prevention measures. Its operational status underscores ongoing compliance with environmental standards and its role in meeting regional energy demands.
Environmental context
The Signal Hill area has a dense urban population, making air quality and groundwater protection critical. Oil extraction activities can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants, requiring vapor recovery systems and leak detection. The facility's coastal proximity also raises spill risks, though California's strict regulations mandate secondary containment and emergency response plans.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1215 E 29th Street in Signal Hill, California, within Los Angeles County.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas, and also generates electric power.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as California state rules from DOGGR and local air quality management districts.
Urban oil extraction poses risks such as air pollution from VOCs, potential groundwater contamination, and noise impacts. Strict monitoring and mitigation measures are required.
California's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) oversees well permitting, inspections, and environmental compliance, while local air districts enforce emission limits.
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