Overview
MULL DRILLING - NWAU #1 TANK BATTERY is an operational gas extraction facility in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations for gas infrastructure.
MULL DRILLING - NWAU #1 TANK BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a tank battery for natural gas extraction, a common configuration in the region's oil and gas fields. 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 infrastructure. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin involve multiple wells feeding into centralized tank batteries for separation, storage, and metering before transport. As a gas extraction site, this facility contributes to the regional energy supply chain. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors, though proximity to agricultural land and potential groundwater concerns are typical environmental considerations for such operations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Cheyenne County, Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Gas extraction operations in this region may involve risks related to groundwater contamination from produced water or methane leakage. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions, which can influence dust and air quality management. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules addresses these environmental aspects.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States, at NW NW SEC 24 T13S R43W.
It is a gas extraction tank battery that collects, separates, and stores natural gas from nearby wells before transport to processing facilities.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas rules.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small single-well batteries to large multi-well pads. This facility is a tank battery, typically serving a few wells with moderate production capacity.
Common concerns include groundwater protection from produced water, methane emissions, and air quality impacts from flaring or equipment leaks. Regulatory frameworks require monitoring and mitigation measures.
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