Overview
FOUNDATION ENERGY MGMT - SCHRAMM #4 is a gas extraction facility located near Eckley, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
FOUNDATION ENERGY MGMT - SCHRAMM #4 is a gas extraction facility situated in Yuma County, Colorado, approximately 2.2 miles southwest of Eckley. 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 the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for a gas extraction site in the region, contributing to the local gas supply chain. Located in the High Plains region of eastern Colorado, the facility is part of the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin gas infrastructure. Its operational status supports local energy needs and contributes to the regional gas grid. The facility's proximity to agricultural areas underscores the importance of safe extraction practices to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Yuma County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with potential for drought and occasional severe weather. Gas extraction operations must manage risks related to groundwater protection and air emissions, particularly methane leakage. The facility's location away from major urban centers reduces population exposure risks, but adherence to PHMSA safety standards is critical for preventing pipeline incidents.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 2.2 miles southwest of Eckley, in Yuma County, Colorado, USA.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations from PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
The facility is currently operational.
The facility adheres to PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which include standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas infrastructure.
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