QEPM Gathering I, LLC - Carl Allen 23 Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

QEPM Gathering I, LLC - Carl Allen 23 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 47.3 miles northwest of Craig, Colorado, in Moffat County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the United States, a country with extensive gas infrastructure regulated under PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities typically employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques to access reserves in formations like the Niobrara and Mancos Shale. The regulatory framework includes state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) alongside federal standards. This facility's location in Moffat County places it in a region with significant natural gas activity, supporting local energy markets and contributing to the broader U.S. gas grid. The operational status ensures ongoing production, which is vital for meeting regional energy demands and maintaining supply stability.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is limited, but the area is subject to seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires and drought. Gas extraction operations must manage risks related to groundwater protection, air emissions, and land disturbance, with regulatory oversight from the COGCC and EPA.