Hilcorp Energy - Huber Flanagan 2-32 Gas Extraction Facility, Durango, Colorado

Hilcorp Energy - Huber Flanagan 2-32 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 4.2 miles east of Durango, Colorado, in La Plata County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility operates within a robust regulatory framework that includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. The facility's location in the San Juan Basin, a prolific natural gas producing region, places it among numerous similar operations that extract natural gas from the area's geological formations. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local and national gas distribution networks. Its proximity to Durango, a city with a population of around 19,000, means it plays a role in meeting energy demands while operating under environmental and safety standards typical for Colorado's oil and gas sector.

The facility is located in the San Juan Basin, a region with a history of natural gas extraction. Proximity to populated areas like Durango necessitates adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional wildfires, which are considered in operational risk assessments. Local environmental concerns include water resource management and air quality, addressed through state and federal permitting.