Overview
OVERLAND PASS - WILLOW CREEK METER is a gas pipeline facility in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, USA. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
OVERLAND PASS - WILLOW CREEK METER is a gas pipeline facility located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, approximately 21.1 miles north of Meeker. The facility is operational and serves as a metering station within the natural gas transmission network, handling the measurement and regulation of gas flow. 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. As a metering station, it is equipped with pressure regulation, flow measurement, and safety systems typical of such infrastructure in the Rocky Mountain region. This facility plays a key role in the regional natural gas grid, supporting the transport of gas from production areas in the Piceance Basin to downstream markets. Its location in a sparsely populated area reduces certain risk factors, though proximity to waterways and wildlife habitats requires ongoing environmental monitoring.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area supports mule deer, elk, and greater sage-grouse. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage erosion control and protect water quality in nearby streams. Cathodic protection systems are used to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections ensure minimal environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, approximately 21.1 miles north of Meeker, at the coordinates 39.838333, -108.239813.
It is a natural gas metering station that measures and regulates the flow of gas within a transmission pipeline, ensuring accurate volume tracking and safe pressure control.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers gas pipeline safety, including design, construction, testing, and maintenance standards.
Metering stations in Colorado vary in size, but they are typically part of larger transmission networks that can span hundreds of miles, with throughput ranging from small local lines to major interstate pipelines.
Safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular inspections, pressure monitoring, and compliance with PHMSA integrity management programs.
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