ANDEAVOR GATHERING I, LLC - BW MUSSER 24 Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

ANDEAVOR GATHERING I, LLC - BW MUSSER 24 is a gas extraction facility situated in the rugged terrain of Moffat County, Colorado, about 46.2 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas production, which is part of the larger Rocky Mountain energy sector. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating involvement in both upstream extraction and natural gas liquid recovery. In the United States, gas extraction facilities like this one are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for pipeline safety and by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for emissions. Colorado has its own stringent regulations, including the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules, which govern well spacing, water protection, and air quality. The facility's location in a sparsely populated area of northwestern Colorado reduces some risk factors related to population density. However, the region is seismically active and experiences harsh winter weather, which can pose operational challenges. The facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply, supporting downstream processing and distribution networks.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area supports wildlife such as mule deer, pronghorn, and greater sage-grouse. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Colorado's regulatory framework requires operators to implement best management practices to minimize environmental footprint.