LARAMIE ENERGY - 797-23-45-AX Gas Extraction Facility, Garfield County, Colorado

LARAMIE ENERGY - 797-23-45-AX is a gas extraction facility situated in Garfield County, Colorado, approximately 5.3 miles north of Debeque. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is part of the extensive natural gas infrastructure in the Piceance Basin, a region known for significant natural gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it likely utilizes standard extraction technologies such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, common in the region. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors associated with proximity to populated areas. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems. Operations must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate impacts on air quality, water resources, and wildlife. The facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply, supporting downstream natural gas processing and distribution networks.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. The area experiences cold winters and hot summers, with limited water resources. Gas extraction operations must manage potential impacts on local air quality, including methane emissions, and protect groundwater through proper well casing and wastewater disposal. The region is also home to wildlife such as mule deer and sage grouse, requiring careful operational planning to minimize disturbance.