Overview
Foundation Energy Mgmt - Federal 28-10 is a gas extraction facility located in Garfield County, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Foundation Energy Mgmt - Federal 28-10 is a gas extraction facility located in Garfield County, Colorado, approximately 19.8 miles northwest of Fruita. The facility is situated in the Piceance Basin, a region known for natural gas production. It operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction as well as natural gas liquid extraction. The Piceance Basin is a significant gas-producing area, and facilities here typically have moderate to large capacities. The facility is operational and subject to state and federal environmental regulations. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. The facility's proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in Colorado are factors in its risk profile. It plays a role in supplying natural gas to regional markets, supporting energy needs in the western United States.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Garfield County, Colorado, within the Piceance Basin, a region with active natural gas extraction. The area is characterized by semi-arid conditions and limited water resources, making water management a key environmental concern. Potential impacts include air emissions from extraction activities and disturbance to local wildlife habitats. The facility's proximity to populated areas and the region's seismic activity are additional environmental factors.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Garfield County, Colorado, approximately 19.8 miles northwest of Fruita, in the Piceance Basin.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the extraction of natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and safety regulations in Colorado.
Gas extraction in Garfield County can affect local water resources, air quality, and wildlife habitats. Facilities must comply with environmental regulations to mitigate these impacts.
The Piceance Basin is a major natural gas producing region in Colorado, contributing significantly to domestic gas supply through numerous extraction facilities like this one.
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