CHESAPEAKE OPER- KERN STATE 36-16-46 1H Gas Extraction Facility, Cheyenne County, Colorado

CHESAPEAKE OPER- KERN STATE 36-16-46 1H is a gas extraction facility situated in Cheyenne County, Colorado, approximately 15.2 miles southwest of Cheyenne Wells. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas infrastructure safety and integrity. The facility operates within the broader context of Colorado's gas extraction industry, which is subject to state and federal regulatory frameworks. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve drilling and production activities, with associated infrastructure such as pipelines and processing units. 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. This facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local and national gas demand. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reduces proximity to dense populations, but it still requires adherence to safety and environmental standards to mitigate risks such as leaks or operational incidents. The facility's role in the gas supply chain underscores its importance to the energy infrastructure of the United States.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The environmental context includes potential risks from gas extraction activities, such as methane emissions, groundwater contamination, and surface disturbance. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state agencies aims to minimize these impacts through well construction standards, leak detection, and reclamation requirements. The area's climate, with low precipitation and high evaporation, influences water management practices at the site.