TOM BROWN, INC - NICHOLS 21-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Collbran, Colorado

TOM BROWN, INC - NICHOLS 21-3 is a gas extraction facility located in Mesa County, Colorado, approximately 6.9 miles southwest of Collbran. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas infrastructure in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is involved in the initial production phase of natural gas, with typical capacities varying based on well characteristics. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Mesa County. Its location in a rural area reduces proximity to dense populations, but it may be subject to seismic and climate hazard exposure typical of the Colorado region. The site plays a role in the broader gas infrastructure network serving the western United States.

The facility is situated in a rural area of western Colorado, near the Grand Mesa region. The local environment includes semi-arid terrain with potential for seismic activity and seasonal weather extremes. Proximity to populated areas is low, but operational pressures and pipeline vintage are factors in environmental risk assessment. The site's gas extraction activities are subject to federal and state environmental regulations.