Overview
Chevron USA Production Co Rangely Field is an operational oil extraction facility in Rangely, Colorado. It supports crude petroleum and natural gas extraction under NAICS codes 211111, 211120, and 211130.
Chevron USA Production Co Rangely Field is an operational oil extraction facility located at 100 Chevron Rd in Rangely, Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, contributing to domestic crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction). In the U.S., oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies like the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The Rangely Field is a mature oil field in the Uinta-Piceance Basin, known for its tight oil and gas formations. The facility's location in northwestern Colorado places it in a region with significant oil and gas activity, contributing to local employment and energy supply. Environmental considerations include water management for hydraulic fracturing and produced water, as well as air emissions from drilling and production operations. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing extraction activities.
Environmental context
The Rangely Field is situated in the semi-arid Colorado Plateau, where water resources are limited and sensitive. Oil extraction operations involve potential risks of groundwater contamination from produced water and chemical spills, as well as air emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. The facility must comply with EPA regulations on air quality and wastewater discharge, and state-level rules on well integrity and waste management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 100 Chevron Rd in Rangely, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, USA.
It is an operational oil extraction facility involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active oil and gas extraction activities.
Oil extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from produced water, air emissions of VOCs and methane, and potential spills. Facilities must comply with EPA and state regulations to mitigate these risks.
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