BAYSWATER E&P - HESTER 31-21,22,23,24,25 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

BAYSWATER E&P - HESTER 31-21,22,23,24,25 is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader US energy infrastructure. The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas gathering and transmission. As a gas extraction site, it typically involves wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to process raw natural gas. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region, with extensive infrastructure for gas processing and transport. This facility plays a role in local energy production and economic activity in Weld County. Its location in a rural area near Eaton reduces proximity to dense populations, though standard safety and environmental controls apply. The facility's output feeds into regional gas networks that supply residential, commercial, and industrial users.

The facility is situated in an agricultural and rural area of Weld County, Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risk. Gas extraction operations require management of emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal PHMSA standards address environmental protection and safety.