Western Operating Co - Linnebur #32-8 Gas Extraction Facility, Byers, Colorado

Western Operating Co - Linnebur #32-8 is a gas extraction facility situated in Byers, Arapahoe County, Colorado. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a key area for oil and gas production in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain, focusing on the initial recovery of natural gas from underground reservoirs. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in a semi-arid region with potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The site's proximity to agricultural land and rural communities necessitates adherence to state and federal environmental regulations to minimize emissions and protect groundwater.

The facility is located in a rural area of Colorado, where the primary environmental concerns include potential methane emissions, water usage, and impacts on local air quality. The region experiences a semi-arid climate, and the facility's operations are subject to Colorado's stringent oil and gas regulations, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect water resources.