Overview
YUMA GATHERING SYSTEM - SITE 2 is an operational gas pipeline facility in Yuma, Colorado, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations for gas gathering.
YUMA GATHERING SYSTEM - SITE 2 is a gas pipeline facility located in Yuma, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure in the region. As a gas gathering system, it collects natural gas from production wells and transports it to processing plants or larger transmission pipelines. 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. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. The facility is situated in a rural area of Yuma County, approximately 17.1 miles south of Paoli. The Yuma Gathering System plays a key role in the local natural gas supply chain, supporting energy production and distribution in northeastern Colorado. Its location in an agricultural region underscores the importance of pipeline infrastructure in connecting rural gas production areas to broader markets.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural agricultural area of Yuma County, Colorado. The region is characterized by flat plains and dryland farming. Proximity to agricultural land and potential waterways requires careful management of pipeline integrity and cathodic protection to prevent leaks. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses risks of methane emissions and fire hazards. Regular inspections and compliance with PHMSA regulations help mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
YUMA GATHERING SYSTEM - SITE 2 is located in Yuma, Colorado, United States, approximately 17.1 miles south of Paoli.
It is a natural gas gathering pipeline system that collects gas from production wells and transports it to processing or transmission facilities.
Gas gathering systems in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline safety, design, construction, and integrity management.
The NAICS code is 486210, which corresponds to pipeline transportation of natural gas.
It supports natural gas production in northeastern Colorado by connecting wells to the broader pipeline network, facilitating energy supply to consumers.
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