Bitter Creek Pipelines LLC - Korf C.S. Gas Extraction Facility, Eckley, Colorado

Bitter Creek Pipelines LLC - Korf C.S. is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 13.6 miles north of Eckley, Colorado, in Yuma County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain within the region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its involvement in both upstream extraction and processing 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 for natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, gathering lines, and separation equipment typical of the region. Colorado's gas infrastructure is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance. The facility's location in rural Yuma County, Colorado, places it in an area with low population density, reducing certain risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas. The region is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity, supporting downstream gas processing and distribution networks.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid agricultural region of eastern Colorado, where water resources are limited. Gas extraction operations may involve hydraulic fracturing and produced water management, which require careful handling to protect groundwater. The area is subject to occasional drought conditions and extreme weather events, including tornadoes and blizzards, which can pose operational risks. Proximity to agricultural land necessitates measures to minimize surface disturbance and emissions.