Overview
Pioneer Natural Resources - Rudy Bo 12-16 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 3.7 miles northwest of Cokedale. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations.
Pioneer Natural Resources - Rudy Bo 12-16 is a natural gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 3.7 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure in the United States. The facility operates within 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 is part of the broader natural gas production network in Colorado, a state with significant oil and gas activity. The environmental context includes proximity to rural areas and potential exposure to seismic activity typical of the Rocky Mountain region. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for residential and industrial users in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences moderate seismic activity due to its proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Climate hazards include occasional wildfires and severe weather. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 3.7 miles northwest of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.173112, -104.685269.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from underground reservoirs, which is then processed and transported via pipelines.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to the natural gas supply in the region.
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.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in scale, from small wells producing a few million cubic feet per day to large operations exceeding 100 million cubic feet per day. The Rudy Bo 12-16 facility is part of a network of wells in the region.
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