Overview
Pioneer Nat Res - Pirate 14-9 is a 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 - Pirate 14-9 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 15.9 miles southwest of Aguilar. The facility operates within the United States' well-established regulatory framework for gas infrastructure, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often serving local gathering systems. Operationally, the facility contributes to Colorado's natural gas supply, supporting regional energy needs. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors, though seismic and climate hazards in the region are monitored under standard industry practices.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density, which reduces exposure risks. The region experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional extreme weather events, such as wildfires and snowstorms, which are managed through standard operational protocols. Proximity to natural habitats may require adherence to state-level environmental protections.
Frequently asked questions
Pioneer Nat Res - Pirate 14-9 is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 15.9 miles southwest of Aguilar, at coordinates 37.267693, -104.900447.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is owned by Pioneer Natural Resources, a major oil and gas company.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
The facility is listed as operational, indicating it is actively extracting natural gas.
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