Overview
SEELEY OIL CO - SPARGO SE #1 is a gas extraction facility located near Dove Creek, Colorado, USA. It operates in the Dolores County area as part of the region's natural gas infrastructure.
SEELEY OIL CO - SPARGO SE #1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Dolores County, Colorado, approximately 13.5 miles southwest of Dove Creek. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the United States, specifically within the Rocky Mountain region known for its oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and follows DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader upstream sector that includes drilling and initial processing of natural gas. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of southwestern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid climate and proximity to the Colorado Plateau. The operational status suggests ongoing extraction activities, which are subject to state and federal environmental regulations to manage impacts on local air and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural, semi-arid region of southwestern Colorado, near the Colorado Plateau. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to environmental regulations addressing air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. The proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate community exposure, but the site's operations contribute to regional greenhouse gas emissions and require careful management of produced water and fugitive methane.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Dolores County, Colorado, approximately 13.5 miles southwest of Dove Creek, at coordinates 37.577969 N, -108.997360 W.
It is a gas extraction facility, involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level environmental permits from Colorado.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas supply in the region.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated to manage air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with state and federal rules to minimize environmental impacts.
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