Citation Oil & Gas Corp. Gas Extraction Facility, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

Citation Oil & Gas Corp. is an operational gas extraction facility located in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The plant is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream natural gas supply chain, contributing to the local energy 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 govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. The plant's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate activities related to natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on reservoir characteristics. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The operational status suggests ongoing production, which supports local energy needs and economic activity. The plant's proximity to rural areas reduces population exposure risks, though standard safety measures for gas extraction apply.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado with low population density, reducing potential exposure risks. The area is primarily agricultural, and the plant's operations are subject to standard environmental controls for gas extraction, including air emissions management and water use regulations. Seismic activity in the region is low, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfires may pose operational risks.