Overview
SIMCOE LLC - KG TRUST GAS UNIT 1 is an operational gas extraction facility in the BAYFIELD AREA, Colorado, United States. It contributes to the region's natural gas supply infrastructure.
SIMCOE LLC - KG TRUST GAS UNIT 1 is a gas extraction facility located in La Plata County, Colorado, near the BAYFIELD AREA. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local natural gas production landscape, serving the broader energy needs of the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain, with typical operations involving wellhead processing and initial gas treatment before transmission. Located in the Colorado Plateau, the facility is situated in a region with diverse geography, including mountainous terrain and proximity to populated areas. Its environmental context involves managing emissions and water usage in accordance with state and federal regulations. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy delivery to communities and industries in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, an area with varied topography and seasonal climate patterns. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to regulations addressing air emissions, water management, and land use. Proximity to populated areas like Bayfield requires adherence to safety and environmental standards to mitigate potential impacts on local communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
SIMCOE LLC - KG TRUST GAS UNIT 1 is located in the BAYFIELD AREA, La Plata County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates 37.240082, -107.563336.
SIMCOE LLC - KG TRUST GAS UNIT 1 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, contributing to the local and regional energy supply.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active gas extraction and processing activities.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations such as PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and safety standards enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction facilities in the U.S. vary widely in scale, from small wellhead sites to large processing plants. The capacity is often measured in millions of standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), with small facilities producing under 10 MMscfd and large ones exceeding 100 MMscfd.
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