Overview
PATARA OIL & GAS - FOSSIL FEDERAL 4-19 is a gas extraction facility located in Egnar, Colorado, United States. It operates in the San Miguel County area.
PATARA OIL & GAS - FOSSIL FEDERAL 4-19 is a gas extraction facility situated in Egnar, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is located in San Miguel County and is currently operational, contributing to the region's natural gas production. 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. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure that supports energy supply in Colorado. This facility plays a role in the local energy grid, providing natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reflects the typical siting of extraction operations near resource-rich formations. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to the regional gas supply.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and varied topography. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations can involve potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The region's seismic activity is low, but climate hazards such as wildfires and drought may pose operational risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Egnar, San Miguel County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 38.063993, -108.674748.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, contributing to the energy supply in Colorado.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with U.S. federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and drilling regulations.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in capacity, 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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