Overview
QB ENERGY OPERATING - B07 799 is a gas extraction facility located in Garfield County, Colorado, approximately 16.6 miles northwest of Debeque. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas production.
QB ENERGY OPERATING - B07 799 is a gas extraction facility situated in Garfield County, Colorado, about 16.6 miles northwest of Debeque. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. As a gas extraction site in the United States, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and integrity. The facility's location in the Piceance Basin, a region known for natural gas production, suggests it is part of a larger network of wells and gathering systems typical of Colorado's gas infrastructure. The facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting downstream processing and distribution. Its operational status and location in a gas-producing region highlight its role in meeting regional energy demands. The environmental context includes proximity to rural areas and potential considerations for air quality and water management common in gas extraction operations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, characterized by rugged terrain and sparse population. Gas extraction activities in this area are subject to state and federal regulations addressing air emissions, water usage, and well integrity. The proximity to the Colorado River watershed necessitates careful management of produced water and potential impacts on local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
QB ENERGY OPERATING - B07 799 is located in Garfield County, Colorado, approximately 16.6 miles northwest of Debeque, with coordinates 39.467777° N, -108.482229° W.
This facility is a gas extraction site that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) covering well construction, emissions, and water management.
The Piceance Basin is a major natural gas producing region with thousands of wells. Individual facilities like B07 799 are part of a dense network of wells and gathering pipelines, with production varying from small to large volumes depending on reservoir characteristics.
This facility is an upstream gas extraction site that feeds into gathering systems and processing plants, ultimately supplying natural gas to the interstate pipeline network for distribution to consumers and industries.
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