Milagro Cogeneration and Gas Plant - Bloomfield, New Mexico Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Milagro Cogeneration and Gas Plant is a gas pipeline facility located at 192 County Road 4900 in Bloomfield, San Juan County, New Mexico. The plant operates within the United States pipeline infrastructure network, serving the energy sector in the San Juan Basin, a major natural gas producing region. Its operational status indicates active involvement in gas transmission and cogeneration. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes associated with the plant (211130, 213112, 221112, 221122, 486210) reflect activities in natural gas extraction, support services, electric power generation, and pipeline transportation. This regulatory framework ensures safety standards for pipeline integrity, cathodic protection, and emergency response. The Milagro plant plays a role in the regional energy grid by supporting natural gas-fired cogeneration, which provides both electricity and thermal energy. Its location in the San Juan Basin contributes to the local economy and energy supply, while adherence to federal safety regulations helps mitigate risks associated with gas pipeline operations.

The facility is situated in the semi-arid San Juan Basin, an area with sensitive ecosystems including desert shrublands and riparian zones along the San Juan River. Proximity to waterways and populated areas requires careful management of pipeline integrity and leak prevention. The transport of natural gas involves risks of methane emissions, which are regulated under PHMSA standards for leak detection and cathodic protection.