Risk: Low Gas Extraction Operational

CABOT OIL & GAS - FOSSIL FEDERAL 4-13 Gas Extraction Facility, Egnar, Colorado

EGNAR, Colorado, United States

Overview

CABOT OIL & GAS - FOSSIL FEDERAL 4-13 is an operational gas extraction facility in Egnar, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

CABOT OIL & GAS - FOSSIL FEDERAL 4-13 is a gas extraction facility located in Egnar, San Miguel County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas supply infrastructure in the Rocky Mountain region. As a gas extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211112, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often serving local gathering systems. The facility's location in rural Colorado places it in an area with moderate seismic activity and cold climate conditions. Its role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for nearby communities and industrial users. The operational status ensures continued contribution to regional energy security.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a rural area of southwestern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and mountainous terrain. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate risk to communities. However, the region experiences moderate seismic activity and seasonal wildfire hazards, which are relevant risk factors for gas extraction infrastructure. Typical Colorado gas wells operate under state and federal safety standards.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Egnar, San Miguel County, Colorado, United States, at SW SEC 13 T44N R17W.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the regional energy supply.

The facility is currently operational.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.

Risk factors include proximity to populated areas, operating pressure, equipment age, and exposure to seismic or climate hazards. This facility is in a rural area with moderate seismic risk.

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