Western Operating Co - King Pyles 4 Gas Extraction Facility, Brandon, Colorado

Western Operating Co - King Pyles 4 is a gas extraction facility located near Brandon, Colorado, in Kiowa County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure in the United States. The facility operates within 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 involves drilling and production activities typical of the Colorado energy sector. The region is known for its oil and gas reserves, and facilities like this contribute to the domestic energy supply. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of eastern Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The operational status indicates ongoing extraction, which requires adherence to environmental regulations to manage emissions and water usage. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy distribution to nearby communities and industrial users.

The facility is located in a rural area of Kiowa County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction activities must manage potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Proximity to agricultural land necessitates careful handling of emissions and produced water to minimize environmental footprint.