Overview
Dominion Exploration and Production Inc operates a gas pipeline facility near Bloomfield, New Mexico, serving the San Juan Basin. The facility is regulated under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Dominion Exploration and Production Inc operates a gas pipeline facility located approximately 25 miles southeast of Bloomfield, New Mexico, in San Juan County. This facility is part of the extensive pipeline infrastructure supporting natural gas production in the San Juan Basin, one of the largest natural gas fields in the United States. The facility is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. 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 gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for pipeline design, construction, testing, operation, and maintenance, as well as integrity management programs to prevent leaks and ruptures. The San Juan Basin's pipeline network is critical for transporting natural gas from production wells to processing plants and distribution systems. As part of the regional energy infrastructure, this gas pipeline facility plays a key role in delivering natural gas to markets across the southwestern United States. The facility's location in a rural area of New Mexico reduces proximity to densely populated zones, but the pipeline's age and cathodic protection status are important factors for long-term integrity. The facility contributes to the energy supply chain that supports residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the arid high desert of northwestern New Mexico, an area characterized by sagebrush, juniper, and piñon pine. The San Juan Basin is a major natural gas producing region, and pipeline infrastructure here must manage risks related to soil erosion, seismic activity, and wildlife corridors. Proximity to the San Juan River and its tributaries requires careful monitoring to prevent waterway contamination from potential leaks. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to mitigate corrosion, a key risk factor for buried pipelines in this region.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 25 miles southeast of Bloomfield, New Mexico, in San Juan County, United States.
The company operates a gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas as part of the pipeline infrastructure in the San Juan Basin.
The facility is regulated under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines including design, construction, and integrity management.
The facility is classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Risk factors include pipeline age, corrosion, proximity to waterways, and seismic activity. Regulatory compliance under PHMSA helps mitigate these risks.
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