Overview
MULL DRILLING CO PELTON HEIRS TANK STA is a gas extraction facility in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
MULL DRILLING CO PELTON HEIRS TANK STA is a gas extraction facility located in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local gas infrastructure network 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 governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas supply chain in Colorado, a state with significant gas production activity. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for the surrounding area. Its location in a rural county with low population density reduces certain risk factors, while compliance with federal safety standards ensures operational integrity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing exposure risks. The area has low seismic activity, but occasional severe weather events such as tornadoes and blizzards may pose operational challenges. The facility's design and maintenance must account for these climate hazards to ensure safe gas extraction.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States, at SEC 26 T8S R44W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, contributing to the local gas supply infrastructure.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and safety rules.
Capacity varies widely; small to medium facilities like this one typically produce up to a few million cubic feet per day, depending on reservoir characteristics.
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