Overview
HILCORP ENERGY - HUBER/SPC FEDERAL 1-24 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Bayfield, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
HILCORP ENERGY - HUBER/SPC FEDERAL 1-24 is a gas extraction facility located in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 6.4 miles northwest of Bayfield. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the San Juan Basin. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain, serving the broader United States gas infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical operations at such facilities involve drilling, wellhead processing, and initial separation of gas from liquids. This facility plays a role in the regional gas grid, supplying natural gas to downstream markets. Its location in Colorado places it within an area with moderate seismic and climate hazard exposure, which are standard considerations for gas extraction infrastructure. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to energy supply in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, an area with varied topography and climate. Proximity to populated areas like Bayfield requires adherence to safety protocols to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction. The region experiences seasonal weather patterns, including snow and temperature extremes, which can affect operations. Standard environmental management practices, such as emission controls and spill prevention, are typical for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 6.4 miles northwest of Bayfield, in La Plata County, Colorado, United States.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the extraction of natural gas and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas transmission and extraction safety standards.
The facility is currently operational.
The San Juan Basin is a major natural gas-producing region in the United States, known for its coalbed methane and conventional gas reserves. Facilities like this one contribute to the basin's output.
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