Overview
SIMCOE LLC - ARCHULETA DIX GAS UNIT 2 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Bayfield, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
SIMCOE LLC - ARCHULETA DIX GAS UNIT 2 is a gas extraction facility located in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 3 miles east of Bayfield. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas production sector in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas supply chain in Colorado, a state with significant natural gas production from the San Juan Basin. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity in La Plata County. Its location in a rural area near Bayfield suggests it supports regional gas distribution and may serve downstream consumers or industrial users.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area near Bayfield, Colorado, within the San Juan Basin. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with potential for seismic activity, though major risks are low. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing population exposure. Operational practices must comply with PHMSA regulations to mitigate risks from gas extraction and pipeline transport.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 3 miles east of Bayfield, at coordinates 37.229109, -107.527527.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under US PHMSA regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline safety, and by state-level agencies.
The San Juan Basin is a major natural gas-producing region in the southwestern US, spanning Colorado and New Mexico, and hosts numerous extraction facilities like this one.
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