Black Raven Energy - Adena J Sand Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Morgan, Colorado

Black Raven Energy - Adena J Sand is a gas extraction facility located approximately 9.2 miles south of Fort Morgan, Colorado, in Morgan County. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. As a gas extraction plant, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, focusing on the production of natural gas from the Adena J Sand formation. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on well productivity and infrastructure. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Morgan County. Its location in a rural area with agricultural land use reduces proximity to dense populations, though it operates within a region with active oil and gas development. The environmental context includes potential interactions with groundwater and air quality, managed through state permitting and monitoring programs.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid agricultural region of northeastern Colorado, where water resources are a key environmental concern. Gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and may affect groundwater through hydraulic fracturing activities. The area is subject to occasional drought conditions and has a low to moderate seismic hazard, which are considered in operational risk management.