Overview
MULL DRILLING-APC DOUG CRUDE OIL TANK is an operational gas extraction facility in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
MULL DRILLING-APC DOUG CRUDE OIL TANK is a gas extraction facility located in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, approximately 11.9 miles south of the town. The facility is situated in Cheyenne County and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is currently operational, contributing to the regional gas infrastructure network. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader Colorado energy sector, which includes significant natural gas production from the Denver-Julesburg Basin and other formations. Typical extraction facilities in this region range from small wellhead operations to larger centralized processing plants. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area of eastern Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions with occasional severe weather events such as thunderstorms and tornadoes. The facility's proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing certain risk factors. Its operational significance lies in supporting local energy supply and contributing to the national gas grid.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural, sparsely populated area of Cheyenne County, Colorado, reducing risks associated with proximity to populated areas. The region's semi-arid climate and flat terrain pose low seismic hazard but moderate risk from severe weather events like thunderstorms and tornadoes. Typical gas extraction sites in the area are subject to PHMSA regulations to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, United States, approximately 11.9 miles south of the town, in Cheyenne County.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for natural gas pipeline design, construction, and operation.
Located in a rural area with low population density, the facility has reduced risk from proximity to populated areas. However, it may be exposed to severe weather events common in eastern Colorado.
Colorado is a major natural gas producer, with extraction from basins like the Denver-Julesburg. Facilities like this support local energy supply and contribute to the national gas infrastructure.
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