EOG Y Resources - Big Hole Gulch Fed #1 Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

EOG Y Resources - Big Hole Gulch Fed #1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 33.9 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the United States. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the gas infrastructure chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Gas extraction in Colorado is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Located in the Rocky Mountain region, the facility is part of a significant gas-producing area. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy supply and economic activity. The site's proximity to rural areas requires adherence to safety and environmental standards to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and grazing lands. Gas extraction activities in this area may impact local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing operations. The region experiences cold winters and hot summers, which can influence operational practices and infrastructure maintenance.