Overview
XTO Energy Inc. - HR 34-03 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 15.5 miles southwest of Cokedale. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
XTO Energy Inc. - HR 34-03 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, about 15.5 miles southwest of Cokedale. 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 upstream gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for the region, which is part of the Raton Basin, known for coalbed methane and conventional gas production. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Las Animas County. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors, though proximity to seismic or climate hazards should be considered. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing gas extraction supporting regional infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Las Animas County, Colorado, with low population density, which reduces risks associated with populated areas. The region experiences moderate seismic activity and is subject to climate hazards such as wildfires and droughts. Typical gas extraction sites in the Raton Basin have moderate operating pressures. Regulatory oversight from PHMSA and COGCC helps mitigate environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 15.5 miles southwest of Cokedale, with coordinates 37.045572, -104.877973.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary from small wells to large field operations. The Raton Basin, where this facility is located, is known for moderate-scale coalbed methane and conventional gas production.
Environmental considerations include potential impacts on air and water quality, land use, and wildlife. The rural setting reduces population exposure, but seismic and climate hazards such as wildfires should be managed.
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