Overview
AUSCO PETROLEUM - BUCK GARRETT 12-9 PAD is an operational gas extraction facility in Florence Area, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
AUSCO PETROLEUM - BUCK GARRETT 12-9 PAD is a gas extraction facility located in the Florence Area of Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the local and national energy grid. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The site is part of a network of wells and pads typical of the Rocky Mountain region, where natural gas extraction is a key economic activity. The facility's location in a semi-rural area of Colorado places it within a region known for its geological formations suitable for gas extraction. Its operational status ensures ongoing contribution to energy supply, while adherence to federal safety standards helps mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and transport.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, characterized by rugged terrain and proximity to the Arkansas River watershed. Gas extraction activities in this area are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality and water protection measures. The site's location away from dense urban centers reduces population exposure, but seismic and climate hazards such as wildfires and droughts are relevant considerations for operational safety.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Florence Area of Fremont County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 38.413286, -105.123174.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, contributing to the energy supply in the region.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and safety rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction pads in Colorado vary in size, but many are medium-scale operations with multiple wells, producing from a few million to tens of millions of cubic feet per day.
This facility is part of the extensive network of gas extraction sites in the Rocky Mountain region, feeding into interstate pipelines that supply natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial users across the United States.
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