Overview
SIMCOE - WOLF POINT CENTRAL DELIVERY POINT is an operational gas pipeline facility in La Plata County, Colorado, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
SIMCOE - WOLF POINT CENTRAL DELIVERY POINT is a gas pipeline facility located in La Plata County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a central delivery point within the regional natural gas infrastructure. Its precise location in SEC 8, T33N, R9W places it in a rural area of southwestern Colorado. 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. As a gas pipeline delivery point, it is part of a network that transports natural gas from production areas to distribution systems. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. This facility plays a role in the natural gas supply chain for the region, connecting upstream production with downstream consumers. Its location in La Plata County contributes to the energy infrastructure of Colorado, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial gas needs. The facility's operational status ensures continued service within the local gas grid.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of La Plata County, Colorado, near the Animas River watershed. Gas pipelines in this region traverse diverse terrain including forests and agricultural land. Proximity to waterways and populated areas requires robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent environmental incidents. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses risks of methane emissions and fire hazards if not properly maintained.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in La Plata County, Colorado, United States, at SEC 8, T33N, R9W, with the postal code 81137.
It is a gas pipeline facility, specifically a central delivery point for natural gas, classified under NAICS 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Gas pipelines in the U.S. 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 emergency response plans to protect nearby communities and the environment.
As a central delivery point, it connects natural gas from production areas to local distribution networks, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in La Plata County and the broader Colorado region.
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