Chevron USA - Duncan B-9 Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

Chevron USA - Duncan B-9 is a gas extraction facility situated in Craig, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain for the region. Colorado's gas infrastructure is subject to PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, ensuring safe operation and transport. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both gas and associated liquids. Typical gas extraction sites in this basin range from small to medium scale, often producing several million cubic feet per day. Environmental considerations include proximity to populated areas like Craig and potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility's operations are regulated under state and federal guidelines to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction, such as methane emissions and groundwater protection.

The facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, a region with semi-arid climate and significant wildlife habitats. Gas extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. The area is also subject to seismic activity, though low to moderate, requiring adherence to safety standards for well integrity and pipeline infrastructure.