Augustus Energy Partners Gas Extraction Facility, Fruita, Colorado

Augustus Energy Partners is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 12.7 miles north of Fruita, Colorado, in Mesa County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the United States. It is classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is part of a broader network that includes gathering lines and processing plants. The facility's location in Colorado places it within a region known for significant natural gas production from formations such as the Piceance Basin. Augustus Energy Partners plays a role in the local energy infrastructure, supplying natural gas to downstream markets. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including those related to air emissions and water management. Its proximity to the Colorado River and the surrounding landscape requires careful environmental stewardship to minimize impacts on local ecosystems.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. The area is home to wildlife such as mule deer and greater sage-grouse. Natural gas extraction activities can affect air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The facility's proximity to the Colorado River watershed underscores the importance of spill prevention and groundwater protection measures.