Overview
HILCORP ENERGY - CATERPILLAR G3306 SN:G6 is a gas extraction facility in Durango, Colorado, USA. It operates under PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
HILCORP ENERGY - CATERPILLAR G3306 SN:G6 is a gas extraction facility located at 1256 CR 223 in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, United States. 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 U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility uses a Caterpillar G3306 engine, typical for gas compression and extraction operations in the region. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the Four Corners area, serving local and regional energy markets. Its location in La Plata County places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, supporting energy infrastructure and economic development in southwestern Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in La Plata County, Colorado, an area with a mix of rural and suburban development. Proximity to populated areas like Durango necessitates adherence to setback requirements and emission controls. The region experiences seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires and flooding, which are considered in operational risk management. Regulatory oversight from PHMSA and COGCC addresses these environmental factors through safety and environmental compliance programs.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1256 CR 223, Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates 37.236392, -107.748031.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is regulated by PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state regulations from the COGCC.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small well sites to large processing plants. This facility uses a Caterpillar G3306 engine, indicating a medium-scale operation.
It supplies natural gas to the Four Corners region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in southwestern Colorado.
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