Overview
SIMCOE LLC - LITTON FEDERAL GAS UNIT 1 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 - LITTON FEDERAL GAS UNIT 1 is a gas extraction facility located in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 5.2 miles northwest of Bayfield. The facility is operational and situated in the San Juan Basin, a region known for natural gas production. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The San Juan Basin is a mature gas-producing region with extensive infrastructure for gathering and processing. Typical gas extraction facilities in this area range from small wellhead sites to larger centralized processing plants. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the regional economy. Its location in a rural area near Bayfield means it operates away from dense population centers, reducing certain risk factors. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing activity in the basin, which has seen both conventional and unconventional gas development.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of La Plata County, Colorado, within the San Juan Basin. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with moderate seismic activity. Proximity to populated areas is limited, with the nearest town being Bayfield about 5 miles away. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations including air quality permits and water management requirements typical for gas extraction in Colorado.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 5.2 miles northwest of Bayfield, at coordinates 37.298794 N, -107.672081 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the San Juan Basin. The extracted gas is then processed and transported via pipelines.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active gas extraction activities.
The facility operates under US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.
The San Juan Basin is a major natural gas-producing region in the southwestern United States, known for both conventional and coalbed methane gas production.
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