Overview
XCEL I-70 SHORTED CASING is a gas distribution station in Dillon, Colorado, operated by Xcel Energy. It supports natural gas delivery along the I-70 corridor in Summit County.
XCEL I-70 SHORTED CASING is a gas distribution station located in Dillon, Colorado, approximately 0.51 miles northeast of Lake View Terrace and Dillon Dam Road. The facility is part of Xcel Energy's natural gas distribution network serving the Rocky Mountain region. As a gas distribution station, it regulates and meters natural gas for local residential and commercial customers. The station operates under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations, specifically 49 CFR Part 192 for gas distribution pipelines. These rules govern design, construction, testing, and maintenance to ensure safe operation. In Colorado, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission also oversees intrastate gas utilities. The facility's location near a major interstate highway requires additional safety considerations for third-party damage prevention and emergency response. This station plays a key role in delivering natural gas to the Dillon community and surrounding Summit County area. Its proximity to the I-70 corridor, a major transportation route through the Colorado Rockies, underscores its importance for winter heating demand in a mountainous region. The facility supports Xcel Energy's broader gas distribution system, which serves over 1.5 million customers in Colorado.
Environmental context
The station is located in a mountainous region of Colorado, where winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing, driving high seasonal demand for natural gas heating. Its position near the I-70 corridor and Dillon Dam Road places it in proximity to both transportation infrastructure and residential areas. The facility's design and maintenance must account for seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region and potential impacts from snow and ice accumulation.
Frequently asked questions
XCEL I-70 SHORTED CASING is located in Dillon, Colorado, approximately 0.51 miles northeast of Lake View Terrace and Dillon Dam Road, near the I-70 corridor in Summit County.
It is a natural gas distribution station that regulates and meters gas for local residential and commercial customers in the Dillon area, operated by Xcel Energy.
Gas distribution stations in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline design, construction, testing, and maintenance. State utility commissions also oversee intrastate operations.
The station follows PHMSA safety regulations, including regular inspections, leak detection, and damage prevention programs. Its location near I-70 requires coordination with road authorities to prevent third-party damage.
Gas distribution stations like this one are critical for delivering natural gas to homes and businesses, especially for winter heating in Colorado's mountainous regions. They form the final link between transmission pipelines and end users.
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