Overview
SIMCOE LLC - COWEN, GRACE GAS UNIT A2 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Durango Area, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
SIMCOE LLC - COWEN, GRACE GAS UNIT A2 is a gas extraction facility located in La Plata County, Colorado, near the Durango Area. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in the San Juan Basin, a prolific natural gas producing region, places it within a mature infrastructure network. The environmental context includes proximity to the Colorado Plateau and potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility's role in the regional gas supply chain supports energy needs for nearby communities and industries. Its operational status contributes to the local economy and energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in La Plata County, Colorado, within the San Juan Basin, an area with a history of oil and gas development. The local environment includes semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Animas River watershed. Potential environmental considerations include air emissions from extraction activities and water usage for hydraulic fracturing. The region is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards such as wildfires and drought, which can impact infrastructure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, near the Durango Area, with the address NESW SEC 11 T34N R9W, Durango, CO 81303, USA.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state regulations from the COGCC.
Gas extraction in Colorado can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through usage and potential contamination. Facilities must comply with state and federal environmental regulations.
As part of the San Juan Basin, this facility contributes to the domestic natural gas supply, supporting regional energy needs and the broader US gas transmission network.
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