Gas Extraction Operational

KINDER MORGAN - DOE CANYON DEHY Gas Extraction Facility, Cahone, Colorado

CAHONE, Colorado, United States

Overview

KINDER MORGAN - DOE CANYON DEHY is a gas extraction facility in Cahone, Colorado, USA. It processes natural gas in the Dolores County area.

KINDER MORGAN - DOE CANYON DEHY is a natural gas dehydration facility located in Cahone, Colorado, within the United States. The facility operates in the gas extraction sector, serving the energy infrastructure of Dolores County. As part of Kinder Morgan's network, it plays a role in processing natural gas from regional wells. The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas gathering and processing. Typical dehydration facilities like this remove water vapor from raw natural gas to meet pipeline quality standards. The scale of such facilities varies, but they are essential for preparing gas for transport. Located in a rural area of southwestern Colorado, the facility supports local gas production and contributes to the regional energy supply. Its operational status ensures continued processing capacity for the surrounding gas fields, aiding in the delivery of natural gas to downstream markets.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, with low population density. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing exposure risks. Operating pressure and vintage are typical for gas dehydration units. Seismic hazard in the area is low, but climate hazards such as wildfires may pose occasional risks.

Frequently asked questions

KINDER MORGAN - DOE CANYON DEHY is located in Cahone, Dolores County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 37.708475, -108.774323.

It is a natural gas dehydration facility that removes water vapor from raw natural gas to meet pipeline quality standards, operating in the gas extraction sector.

The facility is operated by Kinder Morgan, a major energy infrastructure company in the United States.

Gas extraction facilities like this one are subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines and facilities.

These facilities primarily remove water from natural gas, with minimal emissions. However, they may release small amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, which are regulated under EPA standards.

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