Minerals - Petrox Northern Extension Pipeline and Horizontal Drilling Project
Construction of a pipeline on FS, state, and private lands; construction of 1 new gas well pad and access road on FS land; and re-completion of 2 existing gas wells located on FS. The wells would be drilled with horizontal drilling techniques. There are currently no public comment periods open. The Forest Service is addressing comments received during an April-May 2020 comment period and will determined the next process steps.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Pipeline route runs from Lange Canyon to Fosset Gulch, 8 miles east of Bayfield.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/27/2018 |
| Comment Period | 02/2022 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 04/2022 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Forest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Lead Management Unit:
Columbine Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
San Juan National Forest
Districts:
Columbine Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Archuleta
Legal Land Description:
T34&35N R5&6W
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James Blair
367 Pearl Street
Bayfield, CO 81122
970-385-1372
James.Blair2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/21/2024