Overview
SIMCOE LLC - FEDERAL 8-1 1 is a gas extraction facility located in the BAYFIELD AREA, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
SIMCOE LLC - FEDERAL 8-1 1 is a gas extraction facility situated in the BAYFIELD AREA of La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain region. As a gas extraction site, 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 and integrity. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) classify it within crude petroleum and natural gas extraction and natural gas liquid extraction, respectively, indicating a focus on upstream gas production. The facility's location in southwestern Colorado places it within the San Juan Basin, a significant natural gas-producing region. Its operational status supports local energy needs and contributes to the national gas grid, with typical extraction operations involving wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to transport gas to processing facilities.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of La Plata County, Colorado, near the town of Bayfield. The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate and is part of the Colorado Plateau, with potential environmental considerations including water usage for hydraulic fracturing and methane emissions. Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in the region are factors that influence operational risk and regulatory oversight.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the BAYFIELD AREA of La Plata County, Colorado, United States, at NWNW SEC 8 T34N R6W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline design, construction, and integrity management.
The San Juan Basin is a major natural gas-producing region in the southwestern United States, known for its coalbed methane and conventional gas reserves, contributing significantly to the national gas supply.
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