Tri-Valley Oil & Gas Co - Oil Extraction Facility in Bethel Island, California

Tri-Valley Oil & Gas Co is an oil extraction facility located in Bethel Island, Contra Costa County, California, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the state. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR), which enforces state-specific well construction, production, and environmental standards. Additionally, federal regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act apply, including requirements for emission controls and stormwater management. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is engaged in crude petroleum extraction, a sector that typically involves drilling and well operations. As part of California's oil infrastructure, Tri-Valley Oil & Gas Co plays a role in meeting local and regional energy demands. The facility's location in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region places it within an ecologically sensitive area, where groundwater protection and spill prevention are critical operational considerations.

The facility is situated in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, a region with complex hydrology and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Oil extraction activities in this area require careful management of produced water, brine disposal, and potential hydrocarbon releases to protect local waterways and groundwater. Regulatory frameworks such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the federal Clean Water Act impose stringent permitting and monitoring requirements to mitigate environmental impacts.