Pioneer Nat Res - Lay Creek Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

Pioneer Nat Res - Lay Creek is a gas extraction facility located at 4209 W. Hwy 40 Suite 1200 in Craig, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Situated in Moffat County, the plant serves the regional gas infrastructure network. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it typically involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The plant's location in Colorado places it in a region with significant natural gas production from basins like the Piceance Basin. Environmentally, the facility's operations are subject to local air quality regulations and water management practices. The plant contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in northwestern Colorado. Its role in the gas infrastructure chain is critical for maintaining supply reliability in the area.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, where water availability and air quality are key environmental considerations. Gas extraction activities can impact local air emissions and water resources, requiring adherence to state and federal environmental regulations. The area's seismic risk is low, but winter weather conditions may affect operations.