Overview
Pioneer Natural Res. - Shawnee 34-3 TR is a gas extraction facility located 9.9 miles southwest of Aguilar, Colorado, in Las Animas County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Pioneer Natural Res. - Shawnee 34-3 TR is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 9.9 miles southwest of Aguilar. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in a rural area suggests typical extraction operations with associated gathering lines and processing infrastructure. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network in southeastern Colorado. Its proximity to the Spanish Peaks and Raton Basin highlights the geological context for natural gas extraction. The operational status ensures ongoing contribution to local energy production and economic activity in Las Animas County.
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 involve potential methane emissions and groundwater concerns. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity from the Raton Basin, which may influence infrastructure integrity. Regulatory oversight under COGCC and PHMSA addresses these environmental factors.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 9.9 miles southwest of Aguilar, Colorado, in Las Animas County, at coordinates 37.281280 N, -104.765398 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and Colorado state rules from the COGCC.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary from small wells to large multi-well pads. The Raton Basin, where this facility is located, is a mature gas-producing region with moderate-scale operations.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through methane emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. However, the rural location and regulatory oversight mitigate some risks.
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