Overview
Laramie Energy - North Vega 4B is a gas extraction facility located near Collbran, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Laramie Energy - North Vega 4B is a gas extraction facility situated in Mesa County, Colorado, approximately 11.1 miles east of Collbran. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211112, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and natural gas extraction. In the Colorado region, gas extraction facilities typically operate at moderate to high pressures and are subject to state-level regulations alongside federal oversight. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network serving the western Colorado area. Its location in a rural setting with proximity to the Grand Mesa National Forest highlights the importance of environmental monitoring and safety protocols typical for gas extraction operations in sensitive ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area near the Grand Mesa, a large flat-topped mountain with significant ecological value. Proximity to populated areas is low, but the region experiences seismic activity from natural causes and potential climate hazards such as wildfires. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado adhere to strict well integrity and emissions regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Laramie Energy - North Vega 4B is located in Mesa County, Colorado, approximately 11.1 miles east of Collbran, in the SWNW Section 23 T9S R93W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111, 211112, and 211130.
The facility operates under US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety standards (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and Colorado state oil and gas conservation rules.
Gas extraction in Colorado is subject to strict emissions controls, water management, and well integrity requirements to minimize impacts on air quality, water resources, and ecosystems, especially in areas near national forests.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads. The state's regulatory framework requires comprehensive environmental assessments and monitoring for all scales.
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