GGU 13-28-691 Oil Extraction Facility, Silt, Colorado

GGU 13-28-691 is an oil extraction facility located in Silt, Garfield County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum. As part of the oil extraction sector in Colorado, it contributes to the state's significant oil production from the Denver-Julesburg Basin and other formations. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Colorado typically involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, with production focused on tight oil formations. The facility's scale is consistent with regional operations, which range from small to medium-sized wells. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Colorado include water management, air emissions from drilling and production, and land use impacts. The facility's location in Garfield County places it in an area with active oil and gas development, where operators must comply with state rules on well integrity, spill prevention, and methane reduction. The facility's role in the local energy supply chain supports regional economic activity and energy production.

Oil extraction in Colorado involves potential risks to groundwater and air quality due to hydraulic fracturing and production activities. The facility's location in Garfield County, within the Piceance Basin, requires adherence to state regulations on water recycling, emissions controls, and well construction to minimize environmental impact. Spill prevention and response plans are critical given the proximity to the Colorado River watershed.