Overview
BAYSWATER EXPL - CUNDALL 1 is a gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Colorado, United States. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region.
BAYSWATER EXPL - CUNDALL 1 is a gas extraction facility situated in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing several million cubic feet per day. The facility is operational and likely connected to local gathering pipelines for processing. As a gas extraction site, BAYSWATER EXPL - CUNDALL 1 contributes to the natural gas supply for the region. Its proximity to Brighton, a growing suburban area, necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction, such as well integrity and emissions management.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region with agricultural and suburban land use. Proximity to populated areas requires careful management of air emissions, water usage, and potential groundwater impacts. Colorado's regulatory framework includes strict methane emission rules and groundwater monitoring requirements to address these concerns.
Frequently asked questions
BAYSWATER EXPL - CUNDALL 1 is located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, United States, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from underground reservoirs.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. EPA, with rules covering well construction, emissions, water protection, and public safety.
Potential impacts include air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with environmental regulations to minimize these effects.
Facilities in this basin range from small to medium scale, often producing several million cubic feet of natural gas per day.
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