Overview
MOUNTAINWEST PIPELINE- NORTH CRAIG M & R is a gas pipeline facility located near Craig, Colorado, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
MOUNTAINWEST PIPELINE- NORTH CRAIG M & R is a gas pipeline facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 5.7 miles north of Craig. This facility is part of the broader MountainWest Pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the region. The facility's operational status is active, serving as a metering and regulating station for gas transmission. 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. Typical for such facilities, it includes cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion and is subject to regular integrity management programs. The NAICS codes associated with this facility (211111, 211130, 486210) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and pipeline transportation of natural gas. This facility plays a key role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, supporting energy distribution to communities and industries in northwestern Colorado. Its location near Craig, a town with a population of around 9,000, underscores the importance of pipeline safety and environmental stewardship in areas with proximity to populated zones. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and agricultural land. Proximity to the Yampa River watershed necessitates careful management to prevent potential impacts on water quality from pipeline operations. The area supports wildlife such as mule deer and greater sage-grouse, requiring adherence to environmental mitigation measures during construction and maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 5.7 miles north of Craig, Colorado, in Moffat County, United States.
It is a metering and regulating (M&R) station on the MountainWest Pipeline system, used to measure and control the flow of natural gas in the pipeline network.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines.
Colorado's gas pipeline infrastructure ranges from small local distribution lines to large interstate transmission systems. The MountainWest Pipeline is a major regional system.
PHMSA requires pipeline operators to implement integrity management programs, conduct regular inspections, use cathodic protection, and follow emergency response protocols.
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