Gas Extraction Operational

CITATION OIL - STEELE 44-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

CHEYENNE WELLS, Colorado, United States

Overview

CITATION OIL - STEELE 44-3 is an operational gas extraction facility in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

CITATION OIL - STEELE 44-3 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, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for oil and gas production. 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. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111, 211112, and 211130 indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and natural gas extraction, respectively. This facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local and downstream natural gas markets. Its location in a sparsely populated area reduces certain risks, but it remains subject to standard operational and environmental oversight under Colorado state regulations.

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. The area has low seismic activity, but the facility must manage risks related to well integrity and methane emissions. Colorado has specific regulations for methane monitoring and leak detection, which apply to this facility.

Frequently asked questions

CITATION OIL - STEELE 44-3 is located in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States, at SEC 3 T14S R49W.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

The facility is currently operational.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-specific rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), including methane emission controls.

Risks include well integrity failures, methane leaks, and potential impacts on groundwater. Facilities in rural areas like Cheyenne Wells have lower population exposure but must still adhere to strict safety and environmental standards.

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