Overview
Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel) Tiffany Compressor Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado, supporting regional natural gas transmission under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel) Tiffany Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 1213 County Road 330 in the Southern Ute Reservation, La Plata County, Colorado. As a compressor station, it plays a key role in maintaining pressure and flow in the natural gas transmission network, serving the broader Xcel Energy system in the Rocky Mountain region. Operating under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, the facility adheres to stringent safety standards for gas pipeline design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Compressor stations like this one are critical for long-distance gas transport, typically featuring turbine or reciprocating compressors, and are subject to regular inspection and cathodic protection monitoring to prevent corrosion. The station's location in the Southern Ute Reservation places it within a region with significant natural gas production and pipeline infrastructure. Its operational status ensures reliable gas delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Colorado and beyond, supporting energy security and economic activity in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southwestern Colorado, near the Animas River watershed. Proximity to waterways and populated areas necessitates robust leak detection and emergency response plans. The pipeline's age and cathodic protection system are key factors in managing corrosion risk, while the transported natural gas poses lower environmental hazard compared to liquids but requires methane emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
The Tiffany Compressor Station is located at 1213 County Road 330 in the Southern Ute Reservation, La Plata County, Colorado, USA.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the gas transmission pipeline system operated by Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel Energy).
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.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular inspections, leak detection systems, emergency shutdown procedures, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management rules.
The station supports reliable natural gas delivery to homes and businesses in Colorado, contributing to energy security and economic activity while operating under strict safety regulations to protect the surrounding community and environment.
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