ENTEK GRB - BATTLE MTN FEDERAL 14-10L Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

ENTEK GRB - BATTLE MTN FEDERAL 14-10L is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, about 33.2 miles north of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under 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 United States, governed by PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission and distribution. In Colorado, gas extraction is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees well permitting, environmental protections, and operational safety. The facility's location in Moffat County places it in the Piceance Basin, a region known for natural gas production from tight sand formations. As a gas extraction site, this facility contributes to the regional energy supply chain, feeding into local gathering systems and interstate pipelines. Its remote location in northwestern Colorado reduces proximity to dense population centers, but operations still require adherence to environmental safeguards to protect local air and water resources. The facility's role in natural gas extraction supports downstream uses including power generation, industrial heating, and residential consumption.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, but operations may impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water use for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management are key environmental considerations, subject to state permitting and groundwater protection rules. The area experiences cold winters and occasional drought, which can affect operational logistics and water availability.