Overview
Laramie Energy - Currey 16-10 Pad is a natural gas extraction facility located near Collbran, Colorado, in Mesa County. It operates within the U.S. regulatory framework for oil and gas production.
Laramie Energy - Currey 16-10 Pad is a natural gas extraction facility situated in Mesa County, Colorado, approximately 4 miles northeast of Collbran. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's gas production, which is part of the broader Piceance Basin, a significant natural gas producing area in the western United States. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with compliance to federal and state rules governing drilling, production, and emissions. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations, with production rates varying based on well characteristics. As part of the local gas infrastructure, this pad supports the energy supply chain, delivering natural gas to processing plants and pipelines that serve regional and national markets. The facility's location in a rural area near the Grand Mesa and Roan Plateau highlights the balance between energy development and environmental stewardship in Colorado's gas-producing regions.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, characterized by rugged terrain and sensitive ecosystems. Proximity to the Grand Mesa and Roan Plateau raises considerations for wildlife habitats and water resources. Gas extraction activities require careful management of water use, air emissions, and land disturbance to minimize impacts on local ecology and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 4 miles northeast of Collbran, in Mesa County, Colorado, United States.
It is a natural gas extraction pad, part of the upstream gas infrastructure, where wells are drilled to produce natural gas from underground formations.
The operator is listed as Laramie Energy, a company active in the Piceance Basin natural gas production.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), covering drilling permits, water management, air quality, and well integrity.
This pad contributes to the natural gas supply from the Piceance Basin, feeding into processing plants and pipelines that deliver gas to regional and national markets.
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