Overview
Chevron USA, Inc. - Duncan 3-1 is a gas extraction facility located near Dinosaur, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT regulations. It is part of the extensive natural gas infrastructure in the region.
Chevron USA, Inc. - Duncan 3-1 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 53.3 miles north of Dinosaur, Colorado, in the United States. The facility operates within the gas extraction sector, contributing to the country's natural gas supply chain. Its location in Colorado places it within a region known for significant oil and gas activity, particularly in the Denver-Julesburg Basin and surrounding areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves drilling and initial processing of natural gas before it enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both raw gas and natural gas liquids production. This facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demands, supplying natural gas to downstream markets. Its operational status as active suggests ongoing contribution to the local economy and energy infrastructure. The environmental context includes typical considerations for gas extraction in semi-arid regions, such as water usage and land disturbance, managed under state and federal regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction activities in such areas require careful management of water resources and surface disturbance. Proximity to populated areas is low given the remote location, but seismic and climate hazards (e.g., wildfires) are relevant risk factors. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 53.3 miles north of Dinosaur, Colorado, in the United States, with coordinates 40.996906 N, -108.704834 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The facility is listed as operational, indicating it is actively extracting natural gas.
Environmental considerations include water management, land disturbance, and potential impacts on local wildlife. The facility must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these effects.
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