Overview
Red Cedar Gathering Company - Ponderosa Compressor Station is an operational gas extraction facility in Durango, Colorado. It supports natural gas gathering and compression in the La Plata County area.
Red Cedar Gathering Company - Ponderosa Compressor Station is a gas extraction facility located in Durango, Colorado, within La Plata County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain, specifically in gathering and compressing gas from production wells. Its location in the San Juan Basin, a significant natural gas-producing region, underscores its importance in regional energy infrastructure. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission and gathering. As a compressor station, it is designed to maintain pressure and flow in gathering pipelines, typically serving multiple well sites. Compressor stations in this region often handle capacities ranging from 10 to 100 MMscfd, depending on the network. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with proximity to the San Juan National Forest and the Animas River watershed. Operations are subject to air quality permits for emissions from compressors and other equipment. The facility's role in natural gas gathering supports downstream energy supply while requiring adherence to environmental regulations to minimize local impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the San Juan Basin, a region with significant natural gas production. The area experiences semi-arid conditions and is near the San Juan National Forest and the Animas River. Operations must manage air emissions from compressors and potential impacts on local water resources. Regulatory oversight includes EPA air quality standards and state-level environmental permits.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County, at SEC7 T33N R6W, with zip code 81301.
It is a natural gas compressor station that gathers and compresses gas from production wells, maintaining pressure for transport through gathering pipelines.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state environmental permits for air emissions and water management.
Compressor stations in the San Juan Basin typically handle capacities ranging from 10 to 100 MMscfd, depending on the gathering network and well production.
The facility must manage air emissions from compressors and potential impacts on nearby water resources, operating under EPA and state environmental regulations.
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