Overview
Questar Gas Management Dove Creek Plt is an operational gas extraction facility in Dove Creek, Colorado, United States. It processes natural gas in the Dolores County area.
Questar Gas Management Dove Creek Plt is a gas extraction facility located in Dove Creek, Colorado, within the United States. The facility operates in Dolores County and is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure serving the region. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often utilizing conventional drilling and processing techniques. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of southwestern Colorado, characterized by a semi-arid climate and proximity to the San Juan National Forest. The operational status suggests ongoing contributions to local energy supply, though specific capacity data is not detailed. The facility's location in a sparsely populated area reduces certain risk factors associated with population density.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Dolores County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences a semi-arid climate and is near the San Juan National Forest, which supports diverse ecosystems. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies helps manage these risks.
Frequently asked questions
Questar Gas Management Dove Creek Plt is located in Dove Creek, Dolores County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 37.756430, -108.877190.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active gas extraction and processing activities.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level environmental and drilling regulations enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Environmental considerations include water usage for hydraulic fracturing, methane emissions, and potential impacts on local air quality and wildlife habitats. Regulatory frameworks aim to mitigate these through permitting and monitoring.
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