Overview
QEPM Gathering I, LLC - Hiawatha Deep 2 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 2 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 54.4 miles northeast of Dinosaur. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction as well as natural gas liquid extraction. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities are subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The Hiawatha Deep 2 site is part of a network of gathering systems that transport natural gas from wells to processing plants. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply in northwestern Colorado, an area with significant natural gas reserves. Its operational status supports local energy needs and the broader US gas infrastructure. The site's location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. The area experiences cold winters and hot summers, with potential for seismic activity due to the region's geological setting. Proximity to populated areas is low, but the facility's operations involve high-pressure gas handling, which requires adherence to safety protocols to mitigate risks from leaks or accidents.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 54.4 miles northeast of Dinosaur, at SWSW SEC 22 T12N R100W.
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 and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state regulations from the COGCC.
The facility is currently operational.
Risk factors include operating pressure, pipeline vintage, and seismic exposure. Colorado's regulatory framework requires safety measures to mitigate these risks.
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