OXY USA - My Way Ranch Federal 8-4 Gas Extraction Facility, Collbran, Colorado

OXY USA - My Way Ranch Federal 8-4 is a gas extraction facility located in Mesa County, Colorado, approximately 2.7 miles southeast of Collbran. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. It is situated in the Piceance Basin, a region known for significant natural gas production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework for gas infrastructure, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. These regulations govern the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines to ensure safety and reliability. The Piceance Basin is characterized by tight gas formations, requiring advanced extraction techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. As part of the broader gas infrastructure in Colorado, this facility contributes to the state's natural gas supply, which serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The region's gas production supports local economies and energy markets, with pipelines transporting gas to processing plants and distribution networks. The facility's location in a rural area reduces proximity to densely populated zones, though it remains subject to standard environmental and safety oversight.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction activities in the area may impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing operations. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, and the facility's infrastructure is designed to withstand typical ground motion. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing acute risk to communities.