HERMAN L LOEB - EVANS Q-4 Gas Extraction Facility, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

HERMAN L LOEB - EVANS Q-4 is a gas extraction facility situated in Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas sector in the region. 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 broader natural gas infrastructure network in Colorado, a state with significant gas production. The facility plays a role in the local gas supply chain, contributing to energy provision for the surrounding area. Its location in a rural county with low population density reduces certain risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The environmental context includes potential risks from operating pressure and vintage of equipment, as well as exposure to climate hazards such as drought and occasional severe weather. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing some community-related risks.