Overview
Piceance Energy, LLC - North Vega Pad 4A is an operational gas extraction facility in Collbran, Colorado, USA. It operates within the Piceance Basin, a major natural gas producing region.
Piceance Energy, LLC - North Vega Pad 4A is a gas extraction facility located in Collbran, Mesa County, Colorado. The facility is situated in the Piceance Basin, one of the largest natural gas fields in the United States, and is currently operational. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it also adheres to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance. The Piceance Basin is known for its tight gas formations, requiring hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques. This facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local and national natural gas demand. Its location in Mesa County places it within a rural area with low population density, reducing some community exposure risks. The environmental context includes semi-arid terrain and proximity to the Grand Mesa, a large flat-topped mountain, with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources managed through state permits.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, near the Grand Mesa. The area experiences low precipitation and is characterized by sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction operations can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing fluid management. The site's rural setting reduces population exposure, but wildlife habitats may be impacted. Colorado regulations require emissions controls and water recycling to mitigate these effects.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Collbran, Mesa County, Colorado, USA, in the Piceance Basin.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from tight gas formations.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with rules on drilling, emissions, and water management.
The Piceance Basin is a major natural gas producing region in Colorado, known for its tight gas reservoirs that require advanced extraction techniques.
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