Overview
Red Cedar Gathering Company - Pump Canyon Compressor Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in La Plata County, Colorado, USA. It supports natural gas transmission under NAICS 486210.
Red Cedar Gathering Company - Pump Canyon Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located in La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and plays a key role in gathering and compressing natural gas from production fields in the region for transport to downstream markets. As part of the Red Cedar Gathering system, it contributes to the midstream infrastructure serving the San Juan Basin. 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 pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance pipelines. Typical equipment includes gas-fired compressors, cooling systems, and metering stations. The station's location in rural La Plata County reflects common siting away from dense populations. Environmentally, the compressor station is situated in a semi-arid region with proximity to the Animas River watershed. Operations involve combustion emissions and potential methane leakage, which are regulated under EPA and state air quality permits. The facility supports energy delivery to communities and industries, balancing operational reliability with environmental stewardship.
Environmental context
The Pump Canyon Compressor Station is located in the San Juan Basin, a region with significant natural gas production. The surrounding area includes rangeland and intermittent streams that drain into the Animas River. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must manage risks related to soil erosion, wildlife habitat fragmentation, and water quality protection. Regulatory requirements under PHMSA and Colorado state rules mandate leak detection, cathodic protection, and emergency response plans to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, USA, at Section 11, Township 32 North, Range 8 West, with a postcode of 81137.
It is a natural gas compressor station that gathers and compresses gas from production fields in the San Juan Basin for transport through pipelines to downstream markets.
The station operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety, including design, construction, operation, and maintenance standards.
Key concerns include air emissions from compressors, potential methane leaks, noise, and impacts on local water resources. Facilities must comply with EPA and state permits.
It is part of the Red Cedar Gathering system, which supports natural gas production in the San Juan Basin, a major energy-producing region in the southwestern United States.
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