Overview
QEPM GATHERING I, LLC - HIAWATHA DEEP 1 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, near Dinosaur. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
QEPM GATHERING I, LLC - HIAWATHA DEEP 1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 55.3 miles northeast of Dinosaur. 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. As a gas extraction operation in the United States, this facility is subject to federal pipeline safety regulations enforced by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines. The facility's location in the Rocky Mountain region places it within a significant natural gas producing area, with typical extraction involving wellheads, gathering lines, and processing equipment. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply chain, supporting local energy needs and downstream markets. Its operational status and regulatory compliance ensure safe and efficient gas extraction, aligning with industry standards for environmental stewardship and community safety.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate community risk. However, the area is subject to seismic activity from the Rocky Mountain region, and climate hazards include drought and wildfire. Operating pressure and vintage of equipment are typical for the region, with standard safety measures in place.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 55.3 miles northeast of Dinosaur, at coordinates 40.992168 N, -108.622830 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines.
Located in a semi-arid region with low population density, the facility's environmental impact is managed through standard industry practices for emissions, water use, and land disturbance.
Colorado is a major natural gas producing state, with extraction supporting regional energy supply and economic activity. Facilities like this one contribute to the state's energy portfolio.
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