Overview
Tindall Operating Company - Hanavan is a gas extraction facility located near Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, USA. It operates in the Cheyenne County area as part of the regional natural gas infrastructure.
Tindall Operating Company - Hanavan is a gas extraction facility situated in Cheyenne County, Colorado, approximately 5.1 miles north of Cheyenne Wells. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As a gas extraction plant, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas industry, focusing on the production of raw natural gas from underground reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Additionally, state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply. The plant's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on local geology. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and sparse population. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing certain risk factors. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the state's natural gas production capacity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Cheyenne County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with potential for drought and occasional severe weather, including tornadoes. Seismic risk is low. The primary environmental considerations for gas extraction facilities in this area include groundwater protection, air emissions from drilling and production, and land use impacts. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC addresses these through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 5.1 miles north of Cheyenne Wells, in Cheyenne County, Colorado, USA. The specific address is SW SW SEC 21 T13S R44W, with a postcode of 80810.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs. The plant is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply.
The facility is currently operational, indicating it is actively producing natural gas.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal pipeline safety regulations under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary in scale, but many are small to medium-sized operations, with capacities often ranging from a few million to tens of millions of cubic feet per day, depending on the reservoir characteristics.
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