Overview
XTO Energy, Inc. - 04865-L-04-RK is an operational gas extraction facility located 6.1 miles east of Durango, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
XTO Energy, Inc. - 04865-L-04-RK is a gas extraction facility situated in La Plata County, Colorado, approximately 6.1 miles east of Durango. 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 the upstream gas sector. 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 San Juan Basin, a prolific natural gas producing region, aligns with typical extraction operations that involve drilling, well completion, and initial gas processing. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure, supporting energy needs in the Four Corners area. Its proximity to Durango places it within a region with moderate population density, necessitating adherence to safety protocols for well site operations and potential pipeline transport. The environmental context includes semi-arid terrain and seasonal wildfire risks, which are managed through standard industry practices.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southwestern Colorado, characterized by piñon-juniper woodlands and proximity to the Animas River watershed. Seasonal wildfire risk and occasional seismic activity in the Rocky Mountain region are relevant environmental factors. Standard mitigation measures include fire prevention plans and well integrity monitoring to protect local water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 6.1 miles east of Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County, at NWSE SEC 23 T35N R8W.
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 cover well site and pipeline safety standards.
It is part of the San Juan Basin gas production network, supplying natural gas to local and regional markets via gathering pipelines and processing plants.
The facility is in a semi-arid area with wildfire risk and potential seismic activity. Standard environmental management includes erosion control and groundwater monitoring.
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