Overview
Chevron USA Inc - Duncan B-12 is a gas extraction facility located in Dinosaur, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Chevron USA Inc - Duncan B-12 is a gas extraction facility situated in Dinosaur, Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply within the Rocky Mountain region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it utilizes standard industry practices for natural gas production, including wellhead compression and separation equipment. This facility plays a role in the local energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in northwestern Colorado. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks, while adherence to federal safety standards ensures regulatory compliance.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Moffat County, Colorado, characterized by low population density and semi-arid climate. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing potential exposure risks. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's design and operation are subject to PHMSA regulations addressing such hazards.
Frequently asked questions
Chevron USA Inc - Duncan B-12 is located in Dinosaur, Moffat County, Colorado, United States.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the area, contributing to the regional gas supply.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level oil and gas conservation rules enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The facility adheres to PHMSA regulations for pipeline integrity, pressure management, and emergency response, along with industry best practices for gas extraction.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas.
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