Overview
MULL DRILLING CO ARAPAHOE NW C.S. is an operational gas extraction facility in Arapahoe, Colorado. It serves the local energy infrastructure within the United States.
MULL DRILLING CO ARAPAHOE NW C.S. is a gas extraction facility located in Arapahoe, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply chain. As a gas extraction plant, it is part of the broader upstream sector that supports energy production in the Rocky Mountain region. 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 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 NGL production. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often utilizing conventional drilling and processing techniques. Located in a rural area of eastern Colorado, the facility's environmental context includes semi-arid grasslands and agricultural land. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing certain risk factors. The facility's operational status and location contribute to the local energy grid, supporting residential and industrial gas demand in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural, semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and agricultural use. Proximity to populated areas is low, which reduces potential exposure to gas extraction operations. The area experiences typical climate hazards such as drought and occasional severe storms, but seismic risk is minimal. These factors influence the environmental management practices at the site.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Arapahoe, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 38.873160, -102.153230.
It is an operational gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, serving the upstream energy sector.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are subject to U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules.
Environmental considerations include water management, air emissions, and land use impacts. In rural areas, proximity to populations is low, but wildlife and agricultural activities may be affected.
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