Overview
TransColorado Gas - Mancos CS is an operational gas pipeline facility in Montezuma County, Colorado, USA. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
TransColorado Gas - Mancos CS is a gas pipeline facility located in Montezuma County, Colorado, approximately 4.3 miles east of Mancos. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As part of the TransColorado Gas pipeline system, it plays a role in regional natural gas transmission. 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. This includes requirements for pipeline integrity management, cathodic protection, and leak detection. The specific length of the pipeline segment at this location is not detailed, but typical gas pipeline compressor stations in this region serve to maintain pressure and flow in medium-to-large scale transmission systems. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of southwestern Colorado, near the San Juan National Forest. Gas pipelines in this region often traverse varied terrain, including mountainous areas, which can pose challenges for maintenance and leak detection. The facility's operational significance lies in supporting natural gas delivery to local communities and potentially connecting to larger interstate networks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Montezuma County, Colorado, near the San Juan National Forest. Gas pipelines in this region may cross sensitive ecosystems and waterways, requiring careful monitoring for leaks and corrosion. The age of the pipe and effectiveness of cathodic protection are key factors in environmental risk management.
Frequently asked questions
TransColorado Gas - Mancos CS is located in Montezuma County, Colorado, approximately 4.3 miles east of Mancos, at coordinates 37.349767, -108.201086.
It is a gas pipeline compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the TransColorado Gas pipeline system, transporting natural gas under PHMSA regulations.
Gas pipelines in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, covering design, construction, operation, and maintenance, including integrity management and cathodic protection.
Risks include proximity to waterways and forests, potential for leaks affecting ecosystems, and corrosion in mountainous terrain. Regular inspections and cathodic protection mitigate these risks.
It supports natural gas transmission to communities in southwestern Colorado and may connect to larger interstate pipelines, ensuring reliable energy supply.
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