Overview
Three Forks - Harry Ptasynski 2 is an operational gas extraction facility in Moffat County, Colorado, near Craig. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Three Forks - Harry Ptasynski 2 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, near the town of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in a region known for its oil and gas production, particularly within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas transmission and distribution. As a gas extraction site, it likely utilizes standard drilling and well completion technologies typical of the region. The specific capacity of the facility is not detailed, but it is part of a broader network of gas infrastructure in Colorado. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's proximity to the Rocky Mountain region may involve considerations for seismic activity and climate-related hazards such as wildfires. Overall, the facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the regional energy grid.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Moffat County, Colorado, a region characterized by semi-arid climate and low population density. Gas extraction operations here may affect local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. The area is subject to seismic activity and wildfire risks, which are relevant to gas infrastructure safety. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and federal agencies helps mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Three Forks - Harry Ptasynski 2 is located in Moffat County, Colorado, near the town of Craig, at coordinates 40.918503, -108.327629.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, which enforces pipeline safety under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. The region's semi-arid climate and low population density moderate some impacts, but regulatory oversight aims to minimize environmental harm.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the public record.
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