Overview
Antler Energy - Baggs Land & Cattle #1 is a gas extraction facility located near Craig, Colorado, in Moffat County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Antler Energy - Baggs Land & Cattle #1 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 32.9 miles north of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. As part of the United States' gas infrastructure, it contributes to the region's energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The site's remote location in Moffat County suggests it may serve as a gathering point for gas from nearby wells. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction operations can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's role in the regional gas grid supports energy delivery to downstream consumers, highlighting its importance in the local energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a remote, semi-arid area of northwestern Colorado, with low population density. Gas extraction operations in this region may affect local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing activities. The site's distance from populated areas reduces immediate risk, but seismic and climate hazards, such as wildfires, are potential concerns.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 32.9 miles north of Craig, at NENE SEC 15 T12N R92W.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from underground reservoirs, which is then processed and transported via pipelines.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The facility operates under NAICS code 211130, which corresponds to natural gas extraction.
Gas extraction can affect local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. However, the remote location reduces direct community exposure.
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