Overview
TYLER ROCKIES - UPRR-LINNEBUR is an operational gas extraction facility located in Adams County, Colorado, approximately 8 miles north of Deer Trail. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
TYLER ROCKIES - UPRR-LINNEBUR is a gas extraction facility situated in Adams County, Colorado, about 8 miles north of Deer Trail. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas extraction and natural gas liquid extraction activities. It is part of the broader Tyler Rockies infrastructure network in the region. As a gas extraction facility in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. The facility's location in Colorado places it within a region with significant natural gas production, often associated with the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Typical extraction operations involve drilling, wellhead processing, and initial separation of gas from liquids. The facility's environmental context includes its location in a rural area of Adams County, with low population density. Proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River watershed may influence operational practices. The facility's role in the local gas grid contributes to regional energy supply, supporting downstream consumers and industrial users in Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, with low population density and agricultural land use. Proximity to the South Platte River watershed necessitates careful management of potential impacts on water resources. The area experiences occasional severe weather, including thunderstorms and hail, which can affect operations. Seismic risk is low, but the facility's operating pressure and vintage are typical for the region.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Adams County, Colorado, approximately 8 miles north of Deer Trail, with coordinates 39.741858 N, -104.028433 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for gas pipeline design, construction, and operation.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by state and federal agencies to manage air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Facilities must comply with the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and implement best practices for methane capture and water recycling.
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