Overview
PIONEER NAT RES - LIFEBOAT 14-34 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, near Aguilar. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
PIONEER NAT RES - LIFEBOAT 14-34 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 9.4 miles southwest of Aguilar. The facility is operational and situated in a region with a long history of natural gas production, contributing to the local energy supply chain. 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 transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader network that feeds into interstate pipelines serving markets across the United States. This facility plays a role in the regional gas infrastructure, supporting energy needs in Colorado and beyond. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks, while adherence to federal safety standards ensures compliance with industry best practices.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, characterized by low population density and semi-arid terrain. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing potential exposure risks. The region experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional weather extremes, which are considered in standard operational planning for gas extraction facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 9.4 miles southwest of Aguilar, at SEC 34 T31S R66W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, which is then processed and transported via pipelines to end users.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The rural location with low population density reduces potential risks related to population exposure, though standard safety measures for gas extraction still apply.
Facilities in the region vary in capacity, but many are medium-scale operations feeding into regional gathering systems and interstate pipelines.
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