Overview
RED CEDAR GATHERING - DIAMONDBACK CS is an operational gas pipeline facility in La Plata County, Colorado, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
RED CEDAR GATHERING - DIAMONDBACK CS is a gas pipeline facility located in La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure in the region, connecting production sites to processing or transmission systems. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gathering pipeline, it is subject to federal safety standards including corrosion control, material selection, and integrity management programs. This pipeline plays a key role in the natural gas supply chain in Colorado's energy sector. Its location in La Plata County places it within the San Juan Basin, a significant natural gas producing region. The facility contributes to the reliable delivery of natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses an area with varied terrain and proximity to waterways. Natural gas pipelines require careful monitoring for leaks and corrosion to protect local ecosystems. Cathodic protection systems and regular inspections are standard practices to mitigate environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
RED CEDAR GATHERING - DIAMONDBACK CS is located in La Plata County, Colorado, United States, at SEC 8, T32N, R9W.
It is a natural gas gathering pipeline, which transports raw natural gas from production wells to processing facilities or transmission pipelines.
Gas pipelines in the United States are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak detection surveys, pressure monitoring, and integrity management programs to ensure pipeline safety.
Gathering pipelines collect natural gas from multiple production wells and transport it to central processing facilities, where impurities are removed before the gas enters long-distance transmission pipelines.
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