Laramie Energy - McDaniel 2-3 Pad Gas Extraction Facility, Collbran, Colorado

Laramie Energy - McDaniel 2-3 Pad is a natural gas extraction facility located in Mesa County, Colorado, approximately 6.8 miles northeast of Collbran. The facility operates within the Piceance Basin, a major natural gas-producing region in the western United States. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the domestic energy supply chain, feeding into midstream pipelines for processing and distribution. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe operation of gas pipelines. The site's NAICS code 211130 indicates it is part of the natural gas extraction industry, typically involving drilling and wellhead operations. Gas extraction pads in this region often have moderate throughput, supporting local gathering systems. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with proximity to the Colorado River watershed. Gas extraction activities in this area are subject to state and federal air quality and water management regulations. The site's operational status underscores its role in meeting regional energy demand, while its location in a rural area reduces direct population exposure but requires careful management of fugitive emissions and water usage.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, near the Colorado River watershed. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to state and federal regulations addressing air emissions, water management, and land disturbance. The site's rural setting reduces direct population exposure, but fugitive methane emissions and water usage are key environmental considerations.