Overview
QEPM Gathering I, LLC - J.C. Donnell 5 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 49 miles northwest of Craig. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
QEPM Gathering I, LLC - J.C. Donnell 5 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, about 49 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and falls under the Gas Extraction sector, serving the natural gas production needs of the region. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering and transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas supply chain in Colorado, a state with significant natural gas reserves and production activity. The facility's location in northwestern Colorado places it in an area with a mix of rural and industrial land use. Its role in gas extraction contributes to the local energy infrastructure, supporting downstream processing and distribution networks that serve residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and grazing lands. Proximity to populated areas is low given its remote location. The area experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's design and operation must account for potential climate hazards such as wildfires and winter storms. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA ensures adherence to safety standards for gas extraction operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 49 miles northwest of Craig, at coordinates 40.975628 N, -108.317946 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, which is then gathered and processed for distribution through the pipeline network.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas gathering and transmission pipelines.
As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, feeding into gathering systems that transport gas to processing plants and ultimately to consumers.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated to minimize environmental impacts, including air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Facilities must comply with state and federal environmental regulations.
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