Laramie Energy - Vega 3 Pad Gas Extraction Facility, Collbran, Colorado

Laramie Energy - Vega 3 Pad is a gas extraction facility located in Collbran, Mesa County, Colorado, within the Piceance Basin, a significant natural gas-producing region. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' natural gas supply infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction pad, it typically involves wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process raw natural gas before it enters transmission pipelines. This facility plays a role in the local energy economy, supporting natural gas production that serves residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reflects the typical siting of extraction operations near resource-rich basins, with environmental considerations including water management and air quality controls.

The facility is situated in a rural area of western Colorado, near the Grand Mesa and Roan Plateau, which are ecologically sensitive regions. Gas extraction operations in this area must manage potential impacts on local water resources, air quality, and wildlife habitats. Proximity to populated areas is low, but seismic and climate hazards, such as wildfires and flash floods, are relevant risk factors.