Citation Oil & Gas - Steele 44-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

Citation Oil & Gas - Steele 44-3 is a gas extraction facility located near Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, in Cheyenne County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it operates within a well-established regulatory framework. The facility is classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. In the United States, gas extraction facilities are subject to federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline transport. The facility's location in Colorado places it within a region with active oil and gas production, particularly in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Environmentally, the facility's operations are typical for gas extraction in the High Plains region. The area is characterized by semi-arid conditions and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on local air and water quality are managed through state and federal environmental regulations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, primarily used for agriculture and ranching. Gas extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions and water resources through potential contamination. The area is subject to occasional drought and extreme weather events, which may influence operational risks. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and the EPA helps mitigate environmental impacts.