UNITED STATES EXPLORATION-SABO 4 22-19 Gas Extraction Facility, Agate, Colorado

UNITED STATES EXPLORATION-SABO 4 22-19 is a gas extraction facility located in Agate, Elbert County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the regional gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a key area for natural gas production. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it typically involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in upstream gas production. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Elbert County. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain risk factors, though it remains subject to standard operational and environmental oversight under state and federal regulations.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, characterized by grassland ecosystems and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing exposure risks. The area experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather, including tornadoes and hailstorms, which are considered in facility design and operational protocols.