Overview
SIMCOE LLC - SITTON 1-13 1 is an operational gas extraction facility in the BAYFIELD AREA, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
SIMCOE LLC - SITTON 1-13 1 is a gas extraction facility located in La Plata County, Colorado, near the BAYFIELD AREA. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the United States. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas extraction and associated liquid recovery. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often serving local gathering systems and interstate pipelines. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area with proximity to the San Juan National Forest and the Animas River watershed. Operations are subject to state and federal regulations regarding air emissions, water management, and land use. The facility's role in the regional gas infrastructure supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Four Corners region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in La Plata County, Colorado, an area with diverse topography including forests, rivers, and agricultural lands. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to environmental regulations addressing air quality, water protection, and land reclamation. Proximity to populated areas and natural habitats requires careful management of emissions and potential spills to minimize ecological impact.
Frequently asked questions
SIMCOE LLC - SITTON 1-13 1 is located in La Plata County, Colorado, near the BAYFIELD AREA, with coordinates 37.218299, -107.582789.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state environmental and drilling regulations.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated to manage air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Facilities must comply with state and federal environmental standards to minimize impacts on local ecosystems and communities.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small well sites to larger processing plants. The scale depends on reservoir characteristics and infrastructure, with many facilities serving regional gathering systems.
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