Laramie Energy - Vega 11 Pad, Collbran

Overview

Laramie Energy - Vega 11 Pad is a gas extraction facility in Collbran, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It contributes to the region's natural gas supply.

Laramie Energy - Vega 11 Pad is a gas extraction facility located in Collbran, Mesa County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local natural gas production landscape within the state's energy sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader upstream natural gas infrastructure in Colorado, a state with significant natural gas reserves and production. This facility contributes to the energy supply for the region, supporting local and downstream consumers. Its location in Mesa County places it within an area of active gas development, with typical environmental considerations including proximity to populated areas and management of operational impacts.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a region with potential seismic and climate hazard exposure, common in Colorado's gas extraction areas. Proximity to populated areas and water resources requires careful management of operational risks, including well integrity and emissions control, to mitigate environmental impacts.

Frequently asked questions

Laramie Energy - Vega 11 Pad is located in Collbran, Mesa County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.206387, -107.767916.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Vega 11 pad site, contributing to the local energy supply.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).

Gas extraction pads in Colorado vary in size, but many are medium-scale operations producing several million cubic feet per day, depending on the reservoir characteristics.

It is part of the upstream gas infrastructure in the Rocky Mountain region, supplying natural gas to processing plants and pipelines that serve residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.