QEP Field Services - Sand Hill Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

QEP Field Services - Sand Hill is a gas extraction facility situated in the Baggs Field area near Craig, Colorado, within Moffat County. This facility is part of the broader natural gas production infrastructure in the Rocky Mountain region, serving the United States' energy supply chain. 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 gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate a focus on both natural gas and natural gas liquids. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and proximity to the Yampa River basin. Gas extraction activities in this area require careful management of water resources and emissions to minimize impact on local ecosystems and communities. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing contribution to regional energy supply.

The facility is situated in Moffat County, Colorado, a region with semi-arid climate and sagebrush steppe ecosystems. Gas extraction operations here involve potential impacts on air quality through methane emissions and on water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Proximity to the Yampa River basin necessitates careful environmental stewardship to protect aquatic habitats and local communities.