Overview
Beartooth Oil & Gas Co-North Craig Field is an operational gas extraction facility in Craig, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations for pipeline safety.
Beartooth Oil & Gas Co-North Craig Field is a gas extraction facility located in Craig, Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply within the state's energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and integrity. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader upstream sector, with typical operations involving drilling, well completion, and initial gas processing before transmission. Located in northwestern Colorado, the facility is situated in an area with significant oil and gas activity. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy needs and the regional economy. The facility's grid role involves feeding natural gas into gathering systems that connect to larger transmission pipelines serving markets across the western United States.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, a region with semi-arid climate and varied topography. Proximity to populated areas and potential seismic activity are considerations for gas extraction operations. The area's environmental context includes wildlife habitats and water resources that may be affected by extraction activities, requiring adherence to state and federal environmental regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Beartooth Oil & Gas Co-North Craig Field is located in Craig, Moffat County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.632164, -107.464324.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, which is then processed and transported via pipelines for distribution.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level environmental and drilling regulations enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The facility feeds natural gas into gathering systems that connect to major transmission pipelines, supplying energy to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region and beyond.
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