Overview
Chevron USA Inc-Duncan Van Shaick 1-5 is a gas extraction facility in Dinosaur, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Moffat County region.
Chevron USA Inc-Duncan Van Shaick 1-5 is a gas extraction facility located in Dinosaur, Colorado, within Moffat County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the broader US gas infrastructure network. 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 NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado are subject to state and federal environmental regulations. The facility's location in a rural area of northwestern Colorado, near the town of Dinosaur, places it in a region with significant oil and gas activity. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy supply and economic activity. The facility's grid role involves feeding extracted gas into midstream pipelines for processing and distribution.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, with potential environmental considerations including water usage for extraction processes and management of produced water. Proximity to populated areas is low given the rural setting, but seismic and climate hazard exposure should be assessed as part of operational risk management. Regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental standards is essential.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Dinosaur, Moffat County, Colorado, United States, approximately 53.5 miles north of town.
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, as well as state-level environmental and oil and gas regulations in Colorado.
As a gas extraction site, it supplies raw natural gas to midstream pipelines for processing and eventual distribution to end users, contributing to the national energy grid.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active extraction and production activities.
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