Kinder Morgan CO2 Co - Yellow Jacket H10 Gas Extraction Facility, Cortez, Colorado

Kinder Morgan CO2 Co - Yellow Jacket H10 is a gas extraction facility located in Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the southwestern part of the state, an area known for its natural gas and CO2 production. As part of the Kinder Morgan network, it contributes to the regional gas infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both natural gas and CO2 extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region with proximity to the Colorado Plateau. The operational context includes managing gas extraction impacts such as water usage and emissions, while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations. The facility's role in the Kinder Morgan network supports local energy supply and economic activity in Montezuma County.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southwestern Colorado, near the Colorado Plateau. Gas extraction operations in this area must manage water resources carefully due to limited availability. The proximity to populated areas like Cortez requires adherence to safety and emission standards to minimize community impact. Seismic activity in the region is low, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfire pose operational risks.