Overview
Citation Oil - Bledsoe 5-12 is a gas extraction facility located 18.5 miles south of Flagler, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Citation Oil - Bledsoe 5-12 is a gas extraction facility situated in Kit Carson County, Colorado, approximately 18.5 miles south of Flagler. The facility is operational and 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 operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is part of a region with significant oil and gas activity, particularly in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Typical extraction operations involve drilling and wellhead processing, with gas transported via gathering lines to processing plants. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas production for regional and national markets. Its location in a rural area reduces proximity to dense populations, but standard environmental controls and safety measures are in place to manage operational risks.
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 potential exposure risks. However, the area is subject to occasional seismic activity and climate hazards such as droughts and wildfires, which may influence operational safety and environmental management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 18.5 miles south of Flagler, Colorado, in Kit Carson County, with coordinates 39.022170 N, -103.063010 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules.
Gas is typically transported via gathering lines to processing plants, then through interstate pipelines regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin hosts numerous small to medium-scale extraction sites, with production varying from a few hundred to several thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.
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