Strachan Exploration - McClave C.S. Gas Extraction Facility, Eads, Colorado

Strachan Exploration - McClave C.S. is a gas extraction facility located in Eads, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in Kiowa County. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. The NAICS codes 211111 and 211130 indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction, respectively. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often involving wellhead compression and dehydration. Environmental considerations for gas extraction facilities in this region include proximity to agricultural land and rural communities. The facility's location in a sparsely populated area reduces population exposure risks. Operational significance lies in its contribution to local energy supply and economic activity in Kiowa County.

The facility is situated in a rural area of eastern Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing potential exposure risks. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions with occasional drought, which may influence water usage for extraction processes. Seismic hazard exposure is low in this region.