Chevron USA Inc - Skinner Ridge 12-2 Gas Extraction Facility, De Beque, Colorado

Chevron USA Inc - Skinner Ridge 12-2 is a gas extraction facility located in De Beque, Mesa County, Colorado. The facility is situated in the Piceance Basin, a region known for natural gas production. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines. The operator, Chevron USA Inc, is a major energy company with extensive operations in the region. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain, feeding into local gathering systems and ultimately into interstate pipelines. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reduces proximity to dense populations, but operational risks include well pressure management and potential methane emissions. The facility supports regional energy needs and economic activity in Mesa County.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, characterized by rugged terrain and sagebrush ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate risk to communities. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through fugitive emissions and require careful management of water resources used in hydraulic fracturing. The area is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards include wildfires and drought.