Overview
OWN RESOURCES OPERATING - YUMEX C.S. is a gas extraction facility located near Eckley, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
OWN RESOURCES OPERATING - YUMEX C.S. is a gas extraction facility situated in Yuma County, Colorado, approximately 12.3 miles north of Eckley. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it contributes to the regional energy supply. The facility operates within 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. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often utilizing conventional drilling and gathering systems to transport gas to processing plants. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area of Colorado's Eastern Plains, a region with low population density. The primary environmental considerations for gas extraction include potential impacts on local air quality, water resources, and land use. The facility's proximity to agricultural land may require adherence to state-specific regulations regarding emissions and water management.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural agricultural region of Colorado's Eastern Plains, characterized by low population density and extensive farming. Gas extraction operations in this area must comply with state and federal regulations to minimize impacts on air quality, water resources, and soil. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for irrigation necessitate careful management of water use and potential contamination risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Yuma County, Colorado, approximately 12.3 miles north of Eckley, at SWSW SEC 24 T4N R46W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS code 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines and facilities.
Gas extraction can affect air quality, water resources, and land use. In Colorado, facilities must comply with state regulations such as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules to mitigate these impacts.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in size, from small wells producing a few million cubic feet per day to large operations exceeding 100 million cubic feet per day. The scale depends on the reservoir characteristics and infrastructure.
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