Overview
Pioneer Natural Resources Cougar 42-14 is a gas extraction facility located near Aguilar, Colorado, USA. It operates in Las Animas County, a region with active natural gas production.
Pioneer Natural Resources Cougar 42-14 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 14.1 miles southwest of Aguilar. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream natural gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for the region, contributing to the local natural gas supply chain. Located in the Raton Basin, the facility is part of a historically significant coalbed methane and natural gas producing area. Its operational status supports regional energy infrastructure, providing natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use. The facility's proximity to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and rural communities underscores the importance of safe extraction practices and environmental stewardship.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region are relevant environmental considerations. The facility's operations are subject to air quality and water management regulations to mitigate impacts on local ecosystems and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 14.1 miles southwest of Aguilar, Colorado, in Las Animas County, with the address SEC 14 T32S R67W, Aguilar, CO 81091.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, which cover crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 192.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas production in the Raton Basin region.
As a gas extraction site, it supplies raw natural gas to processing plants and pipelines, supporting the national energy grid and local energy needs.
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