QEP Field Services - Powder Wash Field: Natural Gas Extraction Facility in Craig, Colorado

QEP Field Services - Powder Wash Field is a natural gas extraction facility situated in the Powder Wash Gathering Field, approximately 47.1 miles northwest of Craig, Colorado. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas activity. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, gathering raw gas from wells for processing. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on well productivity and gathering infrastructure. Environmental considerations for gas extraction facilities in Colorado include proximity to populated areas and seismic hazards. The Powder Wash Field is in a rural area, reducing population exposure. Colorado has robust state-level regulations for methane emissions and well integrity, which apply to this facility. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing contribution to regional energy supply.

The Powder Wash Field is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and low population density. Gas extraction activities in this area are subject to state regulations addressing methane leakage and groundwater protection. The facility's rural setting reduces direct human exposure, but potential environmental impacts include habitat fragmentation and air emissions from flaring or venting.