Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

SIMCOE LLC - WEBB REEDER GAS UNIT B2: Gas Extraction Facility in Durango Area, Colorado

DURANGO AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

SIMCOE LLC - WEBB REEDER GAS UNIT B2 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Durango area, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

SIMCOE LLC - WEBB REEDER GAS UNIT B2 is a gas extraction facility located in the Durango area of La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply infrastructure. Its location in the San Juan Basin places it within a historically significant area for gas production. 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. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain, with typical operations involving wellhead compression, separation, and dehydration. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with proximity to the San Juan National Forest. Gas extraction in this area involves managing emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for residential and industrial users in the Four Corners region.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a semi-arid environment near the San Juan National Forest, with potential impacts on air quality from methane emissions and water resources from hydraulic fracturing. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's proximity to populated areas in Durango requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection programs.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in the Durango area of La Plata County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates 37.223717, -107.824938.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the San Juan Basin, operating under US regulations.

The facility is currently operational.

Facilities must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and Colorado state oil and gas conservation rules.

The San Juan Basin is a major natural gas producing region in the US, with facilities ranging from small well sites to large processing plants.

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