SWEPI - WT DURHAM 4 Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

SWEPI - WT DURHAM 4 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, about 11.9 miles south of Craig. The facility is operational and falls under the Gas Extraction sector, with NAICS codes 211111 and 211130 indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Its location in the Rocky Mountain region places it within a significant natural gas producing area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The scale of such facilities in Colorado varies, but many are part of larger field developments. Environmentally, the facility's location in a rural area of Moffat County reduces proximity to dense populations, but operations still require careful management of emissions, water use, and land disturbance. The facility contributes to regional gas supply and supports local energy infrastructure, with typical risks including well integrity and methane leakage.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and grazing lands. Proximity to populated areas is low, but the area experiences cold winters and potential for seismic activity from nearby faults. Operations must manage water resources carefully due to arid conditions and comply with state and federal air quality regulations for methane and volatile organic compounds.