Overview
44 Canyon LLC C/O HEC Petroleum -St Ours is an operational gas extraction facility located 3.1 miles southeast of Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
44 Canyon LLC C/O HEC Petroleum -St Ours is a gas extraction facility situated in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 3.1 miles southeast of Durango. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe operation of gas pipelines. The facility's location in the San Juan Basin, a prolific natural gas producing region, aligns with typical extraction operations that involve drilling, well completion, and initial processing of raw natural gas. The facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding gas into gathering systems that connect to larger transmission pipelines. Its proximity to Durango places it within a region with moderate population density, requiring adherence to safety protocols for well site operations. The environmental context includes arid high-desert terrain with potential for seasonal wildfire risk and occasional seismic activity, factors considered in operational planning.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the San Juan Basin, a region with semi-arid climate and varied topography. Proximity to Durango introduces considerations for air quality and noise management. The area experiences low to moderate seismic hazard, and seasonal wildfire risk is present. Operational practices must address these factors to ensure safe gas extraction.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 3.1 miles southeast of Durango, at SE NE SEC 1 T34N R9W St Ours 1-3.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas, as well as natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for gas pipeline design, construction, and operation.
The San Juan Basin is a major natural gas producing region with thousands of wells. Facilities like this one typically handle production from multiple wells, with capacities varying widely.
It extracts natural gas that feeds into gathering pipelines, ultimately supplying regional transmission systems and contributing to the energy needs of the surrounding area.
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