BLANCO NO2 CDG WELL Gas Pipeline Facility, Aztec, New Mexico

BLANCO NO2 CDG WELL is a gas pipeline facility situated in the San Juan Basin, a major natural gas producing region in northwestern New Mexico. The facility is located approximately 17 miles northeast of Aztec, within San Juan County, and is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As an operational asset, it plays a role in the gathering or transmission of natural gas from production wells to processing or distribution networks. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. Typical gas pipeline facilities in this region are part of extensive networks that connect the San Juan Basin's natural gas production to markets across the southwestern United States. The scale of such facilities can vary, but they often involve medium to large diameter pipelines with compression stations to maintain flow. The environmental context of the San Juan Basin includes arid high desert terrain with sensitive ecosystems and proximity to the Four Corners region. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must consider potential impacts on soil, water resources, and wildlife habitats. The facility's role in the natural gas supply chain supports energy delivery while operating under strict safety and environmental compliance standards set by federal and state agencies.

The facility is located in the San Juan Basin, an arid high desert region with sensitive ecosystems. Pipeline operations must consider potential impacts on soil erosion, water resources, and wildlife habitats, including those of the greater sage-grouse. The area's dry climate and seasonal precipitation patterns influence pipeline maintenance and cathodic protection requirements to prevent corrosion and leaks.