Overview
CATAMOUNT ENERGY PARTNERS-EAST BULL CREEK 8 is an operational oil extraction facility in Chimney Rock, Colorado, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211120 and 211130, reflecting crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
CATAMOUNT ENERGY PARTNERS-EAST BULL CREEK 8 is an oil extraction facility located in Chimney Rock, Archuleta County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating a focus on upstream hydrocarbon production. As an oil extraction site in Colorado, the facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Key federal regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and water discharges. The facility's operations are typical for the region, which is part of the San Juan Basin, a significant oil and gas producing area. The facility's location in a rural, forested area near the San Juan National Forest underscores the importance of environmental stewardship. Oil extraction activities in such settings require careful management of surface impacts, water usage, and potential spills. The facility contributes to local and national energy supply, supporting economic activity in Archuleta County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a mountainous region of Colorado, near the San Juan National Forest, which hosts diverse ecosystems and wildlife. Oil extraction in this area involves managing risks related to groundwater contamination, air emissions from drilling and production, and surface disturbance. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and CDPHE ensures compliance with environmental standards, including spill prevention and air quality controls.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at USFS 613 in Chimney Rock, Archuleta County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates 37.159165 N, -107.393407 W.
It is an operational oil extraction facility engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211120 and 211130.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) rules.
The San Juan Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in the southwestern United States, known for its natural gas and crude oil reserves, and is subject to specific state and federal regulatory oversight.
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