Laramie Energy - Blackman 14-12 Gas Extraction Facility, Collbran, Colorado

Laramie Energy - Blackman 14-12 is a gas extraction facility located in Mesa County, Colorado, approximately 5.4 miles east of Collbran. The facility is operational and situated in the Piceance Basin, a region known for natural gas production. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. In the United States, such facilities are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for pipeline safety and by the Department of Transportation (DOT) under 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. Colorado also has state-level regulations governing oil and gas operations, including well spacing and environmental protections. The Piceance Basin is a significant natural gas producing area, and this facility plays a role in regional gas supply. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces some risk factors, though proximity to sensitive ecosystems and water resources requires careful management. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the energy grid.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. The area supports wildlife such as mule deer and elk, and is near the Colorado River watershed. Gas extraction activities can impact air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing, though regulatory oversight aims to mitigate these effects.