WIEPKING-FULLERTON - MUFFIN MAN Gas Extraction Facility, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

WIEPKING-FULLERTON - MUFFIN MAN is a gas extraction facility situated in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, approximately 7.3 miles west of the town. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility operates within the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The facility's location in Cheyenne County places it in a region with active oil and gas development, typical of the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Gas extraction facilities in this area often range from small to medium capacity. The facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting local energy needs and downstream infrastructure. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, which is significant for the local economy and energy security. The environmental context includes typical considerations for gas extraction, such as proximity to populated areas and potential impacts on air and water resources.

The facility is located in a rural area of Cheyenne County, Colorado, with low population density. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to state and federal regulations addressing air emissions, water management, and well integrity. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and operations must consider water usage and potential impacts on local groundwater. Seismic activity in the region is generally low, but induced seismicity from injection wells is a monitored concern.