Overview
Pioneer Natural Resources operates the Wild Turkey 23-5 gas extraction facility in Las Animas County, Colorado. This operational site contributes to the region's natural gas supply.
Pioneer Natural Resources' Wild Turkey 23-5 facility is a gas extraction site located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 8.1 miles south of Aguilar. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas production landscape of the Rocky Mountain region. As a gas extraction facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction, typical for facilities in this area. The facility is situated in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Spanish Peaks. Its operations contribute to local energy supply and economic activity, while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions and require careful water management. The area's geology and climate pose moderate seismic and wildfire risks, which are managed through standard industry practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 8.1 miles south of Aguilar, with the address SEC 5 T32S R65W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the energy supply in the region.
The facility is operated by Pioneer Natural Resources, a major oil and gas exploration and production company.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations such as PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and drilling regulations enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Facilities in this region vary from small to large, with production capacities ranging from a few million cubic feet per day to over 100 million cubic feet per day, depending on the reservoir and infrastructure.
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