Peakview Oper - Voloshin-Morton 1-8, Craig

Overview

Peakview Oper - Voloshin-Morton 1-8 is an operational gas extraction facility in Craig, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Peakview Oper - Voloshin-Morton 1-8 is a gas extraction facility located in Craig, Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the local and national energy market. 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 integrity. Gas extraction in Colorado typically involves wells and gathering systems that transport raw gas to processing plants. This facility plays a role in the broader gas infrastructure network of the Rocky Mountain region, supporting energy production and distribution. Its location in Moffat County places it within an area with active oil and gas development, contributing to local economic activity and energy security.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Moffat County, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and varied topography. Gas extraction operations in this area may involve proximity to populated areas and require management of operating pressures and well integrity. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards such as wildfires and winter storms can pose operational risks.

Frequently asked questions

Peakview Oper - Voloshin-Morton 1-8 is located in Craig, Moffat County, Colorado, United States.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells, contributing to the local and national energy supply.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with pipeline safety governed by DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

Gas extraction facilities vary widely in scale, from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads producing millions of cubic feet per day. Peakview Oper - Voloshin-Morton 1-8 is part of a network in the Rocky Mountain region.

Gas extraction can affect local air and water quality, land use, and wildlife habitats. Operators must comply with environmental regulations to minimize impacts, including methane emission controls and water management practices.