Grand Mesa - Searchers/Cowboys I-25 Gas Extraction Facility, Arriba, Colorado

Grand Mesa - Searchers/Cowboys I-25 is a gas extraction facility located in Arriba, Washington County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas production, contributing to the broader gas infrastructure network in the state. 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. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas industry, typical for Colorado's energy sector. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of eastern Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The operational context includes standard gas extraction practices with considerations for local water resources and air quality, managed under state and federal environmental regulations.

The facility is located in a rural agricultural region of eastern Colorado, with low population density. Gas extraction operations here are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality permits and water management plans. The area's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater necessitate careful monitoring of potential impacts on local water resources.