Chevron USA, Inc. - Van Schaick A-7 Gas Extraction Facility, Dinosaur, Colorado

Chevron USA, Inc. - Van Schaick A-7 is a gas extraction facility located in Dinosaur, Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the NE/4 SE/4 SEC 19 T12N R100W area, with coordinates 40.985594, -108.677492. It falls under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety for natural gas. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for a single-well or small multi-well pad in the region, contributing to the broader gas infrastructure network in the Rocky Mountain area. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural area near Dinosaur, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences cold winters and moderate seismic activity. The facility's operational status and adherence to federal and state regulations help mitigate risks associated with gas extraction, such as methane emissions and groundwater protection. Its role in the local gas supply chain supports energy needs in the surrounding communities.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Moffat County, Colorado, characterized by low population density and semi-arid climate. The region has moderate seismic hazard exposure and cold winters, which can affect infrastructure integrity. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing potential impact from operational incidents. The site's environmental context includes typical considerations for gas extraction in the Rocky Mountain region, such as groundwater protection and methane emission management.