Yates Petroleum Corporation-Bakers Peak Gas Extraction Facility, Craig, Colorado

Yates Petroleum Corporation-Bakers Peak is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 25.8 miles north of Craig, Colorado, in Moffat County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region, operating under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility's technical specifications are not detailed in available records, but typical gas extraction operations in Colorado involve drilling and wellhead processing. The state's gas infrastructure is subject to stringent safety regulations, including pipeline integrity management and emission controls. The facility's location in a rural area of northwestern Colorado places it within a region known for natural gas production from the Piceance Basin. Environmentally, the facility's operations are subject to local air quality and water management regulations. Its remote location reduces proximity to dense populations, but it may still impact local ecosystems through land use and potential emissions. The facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demands, supporting the broader natural gas grid.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of northwestern Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and piñon-juniper woodlands. Gas extraction activities in this area can affect local air quality through methane emissions and contribute to water usage in a water-scarce environment. The site's distance from major population centers reduces direct human exposure, but wildlife habitats may be impacted by infrastructure development.