OXY USA - HELLS GULCH 23-12/13 Gas Extraction Facility in Collbran, Colorado

OXY USA - HELLS GULCH 23-12/13 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, situated within the Piceance Basin, a region known for its gas reserves. 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 operations. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and wellhead technologies typical of the region, with associated gathering pipelines to transport gas to processing plants. This facility contributes to the energy infrastructure of Colorado, supporting local and regional gas supply. Its location in a rural area near Collbran reflects the typical siting of extraction operations away from densely populated zones, though proximity to natural habitats and water resources requires careful environmental management.

The facility is located in the Piceance Basin, a semi-arid region with sensitive ecosystems. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. The area is also prone to seismic activity, which may pose risks to well integrity and pipeline infrastructure. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission helps mitigate these environmental concerns.