Overview
AUSCO PETROLEUM - GREENBACK 33-29 PAD is a gas extraction facility located in the Coal Creek Area, Fremont County, Colorado, United States. It is currently operational and serves the local gas infrastructure.
AUSCO PETROLEUM - GREENBACK 33-29 PAD is a gas extraction facility situated in the Coal Creek Area, Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional gas supply network. Colorado is a significant natural gas producing state, with extensive pipeline infrastructure and regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. Typical gas extraction pads in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often connected to gathering lines that feed into major transmission systems. Located in Fremont County, the facility is situated in a region with diverse geography, including the Rocky Mountains foothills. The area's gas infrastructure plays a role in supplying energy to local communities and industries. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at ensuring safety and environmental protection, including well integrity and emissions controls.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, with potential environmental considerations including water usage for hydraulic fracturing and methane emissions. Proximity to populated areas and seismic activity in the region are factors that influence operational risk. Regulatory frameworks such as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules address these concerns through setback requirements and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Coal Creek Area, Fremont County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 38.363808, -105.133808.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the local and regional gas supply.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like the EPA. Key regulations include well permitting, emissions controls, and water management.
Gas extraction pads in Colorado vary from small single-well sites to larger multi-well pads, often producing between 1 and 10 million cubic feet per day per well, depending on the formation.
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