Chevron USA - Skinner Ridge 36AV Gas Extraction Facility, De Beque, Colorado

Chevron USA - Skinner Ridge 36AV is a gas extraction facility located in De Beque, Mesa County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Piceance Basin, a region known for natural gas production. As part of Chevron's upstream operations, it contributes to the local gas supply infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve well pads, gathering lines, and processing equipment to handle natural gas from the basin. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate the facility's role in both extraction and processing. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region with proximity to the Colorado River. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to state and federal regulations regarding air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. The facility's grid role is to supply natural gas to downstream pipelines, supporting regional energy needs.

The facility is situated in the Piceance Basin, a region with significant natural gas reserves. The local environment is characterized by arid high desert terrain, with potential impacts on air quality from methane emissions and water resources from hydraulic fracturing. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Bureau of Land Management addresses these concerns.