Overview
Chevron USA, Inc. - Duncan 1-5 is an operational gas extraction facility in Dinosaur, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations for pipeline safety.
Chevron USA, Inc. - Duncan 1-5 is a gas extraction facility located in Dinosaur, Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Uinta-Piceance Basin. 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 and integrity. As a gas extraction site, it is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility's location in northwestern Colorado places it in a sparsely populated area with low seismic activity, reducing certain operational risks. Its role in the local gas infrastructure supports regional energy supply and contributes to the broader US natural gas network.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing potential exposure risks. The area has low seismic hazard, but winter weather and remote access can pose operational challenges. Standard mitigation measures for gas extraction include leak detection and pressure monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Dinosaur, Moffat County, Colorado, United States, at Section 18, Township 12 North, Range 100 West.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover pipeline design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas production in the Uinta-Piceance Basin.
The facility is in a semi-arid region with low population density, low seismic hazard, and typical mitigation measures for gas extraction such as leak detection and pressure monitoring.
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