Overview
COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS CO - SPRINGFIELD is an operational gas pipeline facility in Lamar, Colorado, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS CO - SPRINGFIELD is a gas pipeline facility located in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region. Its precise location is SEC 30 T26S R47W, with coordinates 37.750710, -102.745520. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS codes associated with the facility are 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas), indicating its role in both extraction and transmission. As part of the Colorado Interstate Gas network, this pipeline contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. Its location in southeastern Colorado places it within a network that connects production areas to downstream markets, playing a key role in regional energy distribution.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, near the Arkansas River basin. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must consider proximity to agricultural lands and waterways. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of leaks or ruptures, which could affect soil and water quality. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections are mandated by PHMSA to ensure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Lamar, Prowers County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 37.750710, -102.745520.
It is a natural gas pipeline facility, part of the Colorado Interstate Gas network, involved in the transmission of natural gas.
The pipeline operates under U.S. federal regulations, specifically PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set safety standards for gas pipelines.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the public record.
The NAICS codes 211111 and 486210 indicate that the facility is involved in both natural gas extraction and pipeline transportation, highlighting its role in the energy supply chain.
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