Overview
Antler Energy - Moffat #1-8 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 25 miles northwest of Craig. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Antler Energy - Moffat #1-8 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, about 25 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is part of the broader gas infrastructure network in the United States, which is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The facility operates within Colorado's gas extraction sector, which is subject to state and federal regulations including the Clean Air Act and state-level drilling permits. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access natural gas from tight formations. The scale of such facilities can vary, but they generally contribute to the regional gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Environmentally, the facility's location in a rural area of Moffat County reduces direct population exposure, but gas extraction activities can have local impacts on air quality, water resources, and land use. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater necessitate careful management of water usage and waste disposal. The facility's role in the gas supply chain supports energy needs but also requires adherence to environmental regulations to mitigate potential risks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Moffat County, Colorado, with low population density, which reduces direct human exposure to potential hazards. However, gas extraction in this region involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which can impact local water resources and air quality. The semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater necessitate careful management of water usage and wastewater disposal. Seismic activity in Colorado is generally low, but induced seismicity from injection wells is a consideration. The facility must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Antler Energy - Moffat #1-8 is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 25 miles northwest of Craig, at coordinates 40.748435, -107.970529.
It is a gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS codes 211112 (natural gas liquid extraction) and 211130 (natural gas extraction).
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations such as PHMSA pipeline safety rules (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and the Clean Air Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) regarding drilling permits, water use, and emissions.
Environmental risks include potential groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing, air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, land disturbance, and induced seismicity from wastewater injection. Proper well construction and monitoring are required to mitigate these risks.
As a gas extraction facility, it produces natural gas and natural gas liquids that enter the regional pipeline network, supplying energy for residential, commercial, and industrial use in Colorado and beyond.
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