Overview
CITATION OIL ARAPAHOE SECTION 9 is an operational gas extraction facility in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
CITATION OIL ARAPAHOE SECTION 9 is a gas extraction facility located in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a rural area of eastern Colorado, an active region for oil and gas development. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas supply chain, with typical operations involving wellhead gas gathering and initial processing. This facility contributes to the local energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply for regional markets. Its location in Colorado places it within a state with significant oil and gas production, where extraction activities are subject to state and federal environmental oversight.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing direct exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations involve potential hazards such as fugitive emissions and groundwater impacts, which are managed through state and federal regulations including air quality permits and well construction standards.
Frequently asked questions
CITATION OIL ARAPAHOE SECTION 9 is located in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States, at Section 9, Township 14 South, Range 42 West.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs. The extracted gas is typically gathered and processed for delivery into the natural gas pipeline network.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), covering well construction, emissions, and water protection.
This facility is part of the upstream gas extraction sector, supplying natural gas to midstream pipelines and processing plants. It contributes to the overall energy supply for regional and national markets.
Key considerations include managing methane emissions, protecting groundwater through well casing integrity, and minimizing surface disturbance. Operators follow best practices and regulatory requirements to mitigate these impacts.
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