GRMR Oil & Gas - Hamill 19-16 HA Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

GRMR Oil & Gas - Hamill 19-16 HA is a gas extraction facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 9.7 miles north of Craig. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for natural gas production. Its NAICS code 211130 indicates it is part of the crude petroleum and natural gas extraction sector. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines that transport raw gas to processing plants. The scale of operations is typical for a single-well or small multi-well pad in the region. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Moffat County. Its proximity to Craig, a town of about 9,000 residents, places it in a rural setting with low population density. The environmental context includes semi-arid high desert terrain, with potential considerations for water use and methane emissions management under state and federal guidelines.

The facility is located in a semi-arid high desert region of northwestern Colorado, with low population density. Key environmental considerations for gas extraction include groundwater protection, methane leakage, and land disturbance. The area experiences cold winters and hot summers, with potential for freeze-thaw cycles affecting infrastructure. Regulatory oversight from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) addresses these factors.