Babcock & Brown Energy - Adena #1 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Morgan, Colorado

Babcock & Brown Energy - Adena #1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Morgan County, Colorado, about 9.2 miles south of Fort Morgan. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It is part of the broader gas infrastructure network in the United States, which is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas production. Typical gas extraction facilities in this area employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques. The regulatory framework ensures safety through stringent pipeline integrity management and operational standards. Environmentally, the facility is located in an agricultural area with low population density, reducing immediate risk to populated areas. However, the region is prone to occasional seismic activity and extreme weather events, which are considered in risk assessments. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity, supporting downstream gas processing and distribution networks.

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural region with low population density, which reduces potential exposure to populated areas. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions with occasional drought and extreme weather events, including tornadoes and hailstorms. Seismic activity in the region is generally low but can be induced by nearby oil and gas operations. These factors are considered in operational risk management and environmental monitoring.