Great Divide Disposal Facility, Craig

Overview

Great Divide Disposal Facility is a gas extraction plant located in Moffat County, Colorado, near Craig. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Great Divide Disposal Facility is a gas extraction plant located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 14.9 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas sector in the region, contributing to the broader gas infrastructure network in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, focusing on the initial processing and disposal of extracted gas. Located in a rural area of northwestern Colorado, the facility plays a role in supporting local energy production and regional gas supply. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the gas grid, serving industrial and residential consumers in the region.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, characterized by low population density and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on local air quality and water resources from gas extraction activities. The area is subject to seasonal weather variations, including cold winters, which may influence operational safety and infrastructure resilience.

Frequently asked questions

Great Divide Disposal Facility is located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 14.9 miles northwest of Craig, at NE SEC 10 T8N R93W.

Great Divide Disposal Facility is a gas extraction plant that processes and disposes of natural gas as part of the upstream gas supply chain.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado operate under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level environmental and safety rules.

Great Divide Disposal Facility is currently operational, contributing to regional gas production and infrastructure.

Gas extraction plants in the US vary in scale, from small wellhead facilities to large processing plants, with capacities often measured in millions of standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd).