Overview
Wyoming Interstate - Snake River C.S. is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located in Moffat County, Colorado, near Craig. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Wyoming Interstate - Snake River C.S. is a natural gas pipeline compressor station situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 37.2 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is part of the Wyoming Interstate Company's pipeline network, which transports natural gas across the Rocky Mountain region. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline system, ensuring efficient gas delivery to downstream markets. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for long-distance gas transmission, typically featuring gas-fired turbines or electric motors to drive compressors. The station's location in Moffat County places it within a region known for natural gas production from the Piceance Basin. Environmentally, the compressor station's operations involve combustion emissions and potential noise impacts, but modern stations incorporate emission controls and noise mitigation measures. The pipeline network it supports plays a key role in supplying natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the western United States, contributing to energy reliability and grid stability.
Environmental context
The compressor station is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and riparian areas along the Snake River. Proximity to waterways requires careful management to prevent spills or erosion. The facility's emissions are regulated under the Clean Air Act, and operators implement leak detection and cathodic protection to minimize environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The compressor station is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 37.2 miles northwest of Craig, in the SEC 20 29 T12N R94W area.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the Wyoming Interstate pipeline system, ensuring efficient gas transmission across the Rocky Mountain region.
The facility is regulated by the US 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, leak detection systems, emergency shutdown valves, and regular inspections as required by PHMSA regulations.
Compressor stations emit combustion gases and noise, but modern facilities use emission controls and noise barriers. They also implement spill prevention plans to protect nearby waterways.
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