Anadarko E&P Co. - East Big Timber Gas Extraction Facility, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

Anadarko E&P Co. - East Big Timber is a gas extraction facility located in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a rural area of the High Plains region, which is known for its oil and gas production. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region vary in capacity, often ranging from small to medium scale. Environmental considerations for gas extraction facilities in Colorado include proximity to populated areas, operating pressure, and vintage of equipment. The facility's location in a sparsely populated county reduces certain risks, but seismic and climate hazards, such as tornadoes and wildfires, are factors in the region. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity.

The facility is located in the High Plains region of Colorado, an area with low population density. Key environmental factors for gas extraction include potential impacts on air quality from flaring and fugitive emissions, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and land disturbance. The region is also subject to climate hazards such as severe storms and drought, which can affect operations and infrastructure integrity.