Laramie Energy - Griffith 11-2 Pad Gas Extraction Facility, Collbran, Colorado

Laramie Energy - Griffith 11-2 Pad is a gas extraction facility located in Collbran, Mesa County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated approximately 6.5 miles northeast of Collbran, with coordinates 39.295616, -107.844862. It operates within the natural gas extraction sector, classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130. The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The scale of operations is typical for a pad site in the Colorado region, which is part of the Piceance Basin, a significant natural gas producing area. Environmental considerations include proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on local air and water quality. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce direct population exposure, but operational practices must comply with state and federal environmental regulations. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure, supporting energy needs in the western United States.

The facility is located in a rural area of Mesa County, Colorado, within the Piceance Basin. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with potential for seismic activity, though low to moderate. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing direct risk from gas extraction operations. However, the facility must manage emissions, water usage, and potential groundwater impacts in compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations.