Texaco E&P Inc Maudlin Gulch Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

Texaco E&P Inc Maudlin Gulch is a gas extraction facility located in Craig, Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for natural gas production within the Rocky Mountain area. As part of the US gas infrastructure, it contributes to the domestic energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. Gas extraction facilities in this region typically involve wellheads, gathering lines, and processing equipment to prepare natural gas for transmission. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both gas and natural gas liquids extraction. Environmental considerations for gas extraction facilities include proximity to populated areas, operating pressure, and vintage of equipment. The facility's location in rural Moffat County reduces population density risks, but seismic and climate hazards in Colorado may influence operational safety protocols. The facility plays a role in the regional gas grid, supporting local energy needs and downstream industrial users.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, where water resources are critical. Gas extraction activities can impact local water quality and quantity through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Air emissions from compressors and flaring may affect local air quality. The area is also subject to seismic activity from both natural causes and induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations.