BEEMAN O&G - STODDARD 33-30 Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

BEEMAN O&G - STODDARD 33-30 is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, near the town of Craig. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the United States. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on local geology and infrastructure. The environmental context of this facility includes its location in Moffat County, which is characterized by semi-arid climate and proximity to the Yampa River basin. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality and water management requirements. Its role in the local energy infrastructure contributes to regional energy supply and economic activity.

The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, a region with semi-arid climate and sensitive ecosystems such as the Yampa River basin. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. The area is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards include drought and wildfires. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and EPA ensures compliance with environmental standards.