Overview
QB Energy Operating - Mesa E1-797 PF is an oil extraction facility located near Parachute, Colorado, USA. It operates in Garfield County, contributing to the region's oil production.
QB Energy Operating - Mesa E1-797 PF is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 5.7 miles north of Parachute, Colorado, in Garfield County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry within the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations in Colorado. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with a focus on maximizing recovery from the Niobrara and other formations. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to the energy supply chain. Its location in Garfield County places it within the Piceance Basin, a significant oil and gas producing area. The facility's operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage emissions and water usage.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Piceance Basin, a region known for its oil and gas reserves. Oil extraction activities here can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water management is also critical, as hydraulic fracturing and produced water handling require careful regulation to protect groundwater resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 5.7 miles north of Parachute, Colorado, in Garfield County, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from the Piceance Basin.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
The Piceance Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, known for its tight oil and natural gas reserves.
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