Overview
TEP Rocky Mtn - RMV 133-19 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Garfield County, Colorado, near Battlement Mesa. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
TEP Rocky Mtn - RMV 133-19 is a gas extraction facility situated in Garfield County, Colorado, approximately 3.5 miles north of Battlement Mesa. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The facility's location in the Piceance Basin, a region with extensive natural gas reserves, aligns with typical extraction operations in Colorado. It is part of a broader network of gas infrastructure in the area. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with proximity to the Colorado River watershed. Its operations contribute to the local energy supply and economic activity in Garfield County. The site's distance from major population centers reduces some risk factors, though extraction activities require careful management of emissions and water usage.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, near the Colorado River watershed. Gas extraction in this area can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The site's proximity to Battlement Mesa, a populated area, necessitates adherence to setback regulations and monitoring for potential leaks or accidents.
Frequently asked questions
TEP Rocky Mtn - RMV 133-19 is located in Garfield County, Colorado, approximately 3.5 miles north of Battlement Mesa, with coordinates 39.515736, -107.923683.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in its public record.
As a US gas extraction facility, it operates under PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.
Key concerns include methane emissions, water usage and contamination from hydraulic fracturing, and impacts on air quality. Facilities must comply with EPA and state regulations to mitigate these risks.
NAICS codes 211111 and 211130 indicate that the facility is involved in both crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction, reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon production.
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