Overview
SIMCOE LLC - SHOEMAKER GAS UNIT 1-34 1 is an operational gas extraction facility located near Durango, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
SIMCOE LLC - SHOEMAKER GAS UNIT 1-34 1 is a gas extraction facility located in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 4.7 miles east of Durango. The facility is operational and falls under the Gas Extraction sector, serving the natural gas supply chain in the region. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure that supports local and regional energy needs. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in upstream gas production. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the Durango area and the wider Colorado region. Its location in La Plata County places it within a region with active oil and gas development, supporting local energy markets and infrastructure. The operational status ensures ongoing contribution to the gas grid.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in La Plata County, Colorado, an area with diverse topography and climate. Proximity to populated areas like Durango requires adherence to safety regulations regarding operating pressure and well integrity. The region experiences seismic activity and weather extremes, which are considered in risk management for gas extraction operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 4.7 miles east of Durango, at coordinates 37.255736, -107.728724.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, covering crude petroleum and natural gas extraction as well as natural gas liquid extraction.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas transmission and pipeline integrity. State-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules also apply.
The facility is listed as Operational, indicating it is actively extracting natural gas.
As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, feeding into gathering systems and transmission pipelines that serve regional and national markets.
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