CITATION OIL & GAS - ARAPAHOE UNIT #140 Gas Extraction Facility, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

CITATION OIL & GAS - ARAPAHOE UNIT #140 is a gas extraction facility located in Cheyenne County, Colorado, approximately 13 miles east of Cheyenne Wells. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. As part of the United States' gas infrastructure, it contributes to the region's energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and integrity. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for a rural gas extraction operation in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, and its location in Cheyenne County aligns with the area's historical oil and gas development.

The facility is located in a rural, semi-arid area of eastern Colorado with low population density, which reduces potential community exposure to operational risks. The region's climate is characterized by low precipitation and high evaporation rates, which can influence water management practices. Gas extraction activities may contribute to local air emissions and require careful groundwater monitoring to protect the underlying Ogallala Aquifer.