ANDEAVOR GATHERING I, LLC - B.W. MUSSER Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

ANDEAVOR GATHERING I, LLC - B.W. MUSSER is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 47 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas gathering and processing. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is part of a region with significant natural gas production, particularly from the Niobrara and Mancos shale formations. Typical operations involve gathering raw gas from wells, separating liquids, and compressing gas for transport. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure, supporting local energy needs and downstream markets. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks, though it may be exposed to seismic activity and climate hazards common in the Rocky Mountain region. The facility's role in the gas value chain underscores its importance to energy security in the area.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate human health risks. However, the area is subject to seismic activity from the Rocky Mountain region and potential climate hazards such as wildfires and drought. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules addresses these risks through pipeline integrity management and environmental monitoring.