Overview
SIMCOE LLC - PINON COMPRESSOR FACILITY is a gas extraction compressor station located near Durango, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
SIMCOE LLC - PINON COMPRESSOR FACILITY is a gas extraction compressor station located approximately 5.5 miles east of Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. It serves as a midstream compression point in the regional gas infrastructure network. 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 gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in natural gas transmission systems. The facility's scale is typical for a midstream compressor station in the Rocky Mountain region, supporting gas gathering and processing operations. Located in the Colorado Plateau, the facility is situated in a region with significant natural gas reserves. Its role in the local gas infrastructure includes boosting gas from production fields to processing plants or transmission pipelines. The area's semi-arid climate and mountainous terrain present operational considerations for infrastructure maintenance and environmental management.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southwestern Colorado, characterized by mountainous terrain and proximity to the San Juan National Forest. Gas compressor stations in this area must manage emissions from engines and potential leaks. The region experiences seasonal wildfire risk and winter weather that can affect operations. Proximity to populated areas near Durango requires adherence to setback and safety regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 5.5 miles east of Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County, USA.
It is a gas extraction compressor facility that compresses natural gas to maintain pressure in pipelines for transportation from production fields to processing plants or transmission lines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines and compressor stations.
The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction).
It serves as a midstream compressor station in the Colorado gas network, supporting the transport of natural gas from the San Juan Basin to downstream markets.
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