Overview
MARALEX - DARA FERGUSON INJ WELL #1 is an operational gas extraction facility in Durango, Colorado, United States. It serves the La Plata County area within the broader natural gas infrastructure network.
MARALEX - DARA FERGUSON INJ WELL #1 is a gas extraction facility located in Durango, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, supporting local energy needs and the broader gas infrastructure in La Plata County. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain, typical for facilities in the Rocky Mountain region. This facility plays a role in the local energy grid, providing natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use in Durango and surrounding areas. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the regional energy mix, supporting economic activity and energy reliability in southwestern Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, an area with varied terrain and proximity to populated areas. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to state and federal regulations addressing air quality, water management, and seismic activity. The site's environmental context includes potential impacts on local ecosystems and communities, managed through standard industry practices and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates 37.061747, -107.856342.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, contributing to the local energy supply and the broader gas infrastructure in the region.
The facility is currently operational, actively involved in gas extraction activities.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and safety regulations.
Gas extraction is the upstream phase of natural gas supply, providing feedstock for pipelines, power generation, and industrial use, and is critical to energy security and grid reliability.
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