Overview
Pine Ridge Oil & Gas LLC - Elliot Ness is an operational gas extraction facility in the Florence Area, Fremont County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Pine Ridge Oil & Gas LLC - Elliot Ness is a gas extraction facility located in the Florence Area of Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the local and broader energy market. The facility operates under 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. As a gas extraction site, it employs standard industry practices for wellhead operations and initial gas processing before transport. This facility plays a role in Colorado's natural gas infrastructure, supporting energy needs in the region. Its location in Fremont County places it within an area with active oil and gas development, contributing to the state's energy portfolio and local economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, with proximity to the Arkansas River valley. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from extraction activities and water usage in a water-scarce area. The facility's operational practices are subject to state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these effects.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Florence Area of Fremont County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 38.396092, -105.136546.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells, which is then processed and transported via pipelines to end users.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level environmental and drilling regulations enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The facility provides energy resources and economic benefits to the Florence Area, including jobs and tax revenue, while operating under environmental safeguards to minimize community impacts.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in size, from small wellhead operations to large processing plants. This facility is a wellhead operation typical of the region's oil and gas fields.
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