Overview
MERIT ENERGY CO- CAT G3304 ENGINE is a gas extraction facility in Craig, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
MERIT ENERGY CO- CAT G3304 ENGINE is a gas extraction facility located in Craig, Moffat County, Colorado, USA. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas production sector in the region. 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. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure in Colorado, a state with significant oil and gas production. The facility's location in northwestern Colorado places it within the Piceance Basin, a major natural gas producing area. Its operations contribute to the regional energy supply and local economy, supporting downstream gas processing and distribution networks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region with cold winters and moderate seismic activity. Proximity to populated areas and operating pressure are key risk factors for gas extraction sites. The area's climate and geology require robust infrastructure design to ensure safe operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Craig, Moffat County, Colorado, USA, at NWNE SEC 33 T11N R93W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The Piceance Basin in northwestern Colorado is a major natural gas producing region, with extensive infrastructure for extraction and transport.
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