Overview
SIMCOE - MORRISON FEDERAL GAS UNIT B2 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 - MORRISON FEDERAL GAS UNIT B2 is a gas extraction facility located in the Bayfield Area, La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain region. The facility operates under 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 upstream segment of the natural gas value chain, with typical capacities ranging from small to medium scale for the region. This facility plays a role in the local energy grid, supporting residential and industrial demand in southwestern Colorado. Its location in the San Juan Basin, a significant natural gas producing area, underscores its importance to regional energy security and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the San Juan Basin, a region with a history of natural gas extraction. Proximity to populated areas like Bayfield and Durango necessitates careful management of operational risks, including potential impacts on air quality and water resources. The area's mountainous terrain and seasonal weather patterns can influence operational safety and environmental monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
SIMCOE - MORRISON FEDERAL GAS UNIT B2 is located in the Bayfield Area, La Plata County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates 37.231865, -107.565251.
SIMCOE - MORRISON FEDERAL GAS UNIT B2 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the San Juan Basin, contributing to the regional energy supply.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Gas extraction facilities in the San Juan Basin vary in capacity, but many are medium-scale operations producing several million cubic feet per day, depending on reservoir characteristics.
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