TEP Rocky Mtn - RWF 12-29 Well Pad: Natural Gas Extraction Facility in Battlement Mesa, Colorado

TEP Rocky Mtn - RWF 12-29 Well Pad is a natural gas extraction facility located in Garfield County, Colorado, approximately 3.1 miles north of Battlement Mesa. The facility is operational and situated in the Piceance Basin, a region known for significant natural gas production. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, which cover natural gas extraction and oil and gas extraction support activities. The facility is subject to federal and state regulations, including the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety rules and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) requirements. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. The well pad is part of a larger network of wells operated by TEP Rocky Mountain, contributing to the regional gas supply. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid area with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Proximity to the Colorado River and residential areas near Battlement Mesa necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The facility plays a role in meeting energy demands while operating under strict environmental oversight.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, near the Colorado River. Gas extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing fluid management. The area is also subject to seismic activity, though low to moderate, and climate hazards such as wildfires and drought. Regulatory frameworks require monitoring and mitigation of these risks.