Overview
QEPM Gathering I, LLC - Hiawatha Deep 3 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, near Dinosaur. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
QEPM Gathering I, LLC - Hiawatha Deep 3 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 55.8 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). As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it contributes to the regional energy supply. 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. Gas extraction in Colorado typically involves drilling and gathering systems that transport raw natural gas to processing plants. The scale of operations is consistent with regional extraction activities in the Uinta-Piceance Basin. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local water resources and wildlife. Proximity to populated areas is minimal given the remote setting. The facility plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction activities may affect local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. The area experiences seismic activity, though generally low, and is subject to climate hazards such as drought and wildfires. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ensures mitigation measures are in place.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 55.8 miles northeast of Dinosaur, at coordinates 40.997443, -108.613111.
It is a gas extraction facility that extracts 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 state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction in Colorado involves managing air emissions, water usage, and potential impacts on wildlife. Facilities must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these effects.
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