Western Gas Resources - Smith 1-35 Gas Extraction Facility, Moffat County, Colorado

Western Gas Resources - Smith 1-35 is a gas extraction facility situated in Moffat County, Colorado, approximately 29.2 miles northwest of Craig. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it contributes to the region's energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities like this one are subject to state-level environmental and operational oversight. The region's geology supports natural gas production, and the facility's location in Moffat County aligns with the broader Rocky Mountain gas-producing area. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to rural areas and potential wildlife habitats necessitates adherence to best management practices for emissions and water use. Its role in the local gas grid supports energy distribution in northwestern Colorado, contributing to the state's energy portfolio and economic activity in the region.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and grazing lands. Proximity to populated areas is low, but the area is subject to seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires and drought. Typical gas extraction operations in this region manage emissions and water usage under state and federal guidelines.