Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

XTO Energy - Arrow VRG330 SN: P-1317 Gas Extraction Facility, Durango, Colorado

DURANGO, Colorado, United States

Overview

XTO Energy - Arrow VRG330 SN: P-1317 is a gas extraction facility in Durango, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

XTO Energy - Arrow VRG330 SN: P-1317 is a gas extraction facility located at 1256 CR 223 in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is situated in the San Juan Basin, a region known for significant natural gas production. The facility operates within the framework of US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to process raw natural gas. The scale of operations is typical for the region, with multiple wells contributing to local gas supply. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the regional grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in southwestern Colorado. Its location near Durango places it within a community that relies on natural gas for heating and power generation. The operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy infrastructure.

Environmental context

The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, within the San Juan Basin, an area with moderate seismic activity and variable climate conditions including snow and temperature extremes. Proximity to populated areas like Durango requires adherence to safety regulations to mitigate risks from high-pressure gas operations. The region's arid environment and water scarcity necessitate careful management of produced water and emissions.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located at 1256 CR 223, Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, United States.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 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.

It supplies natural gas to the regional grid, supporting energy needs in Durango and surrounding areas in southwestern Colorado.

Environmental considerations include managing produced water, controlling emissions, and mitigating risks from seismic activity and climate hazards, all regulated by state and federal agencies.

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