Foundation Energy Mgmt - Federal 27-12 Gas Extraction Facility, Garfield County, Colorado

Foundation Energy Mgmt - Federal 27-12 is a gas extraction facility located in Garfield County, Colorado, approximately 19.5 miles northwest of Fruita. The facility operates within the Piceance Basin, a major natural gas producing region in the United States. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction). These codes indicate that the site is involved in the extraction of natural gas and associated liquids. The facility operates under federal and state regulations, including those from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As part of the broader gas infrastructure in Colorado, this facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demands. The Piceance Basin is known for its tight gas formations, requiring advanced extraction techniques. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces some community exposure risks, but operational practices must still adhere to safety and environmental standards.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and piñon-juniper woodlands. The area supports wildlife such as mule deer and greater sage-grouse. Gas extraction activities can impact air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Proximity to the Colorado River watershed necessitates careful water management to protect downstream ecosystems.