Bonanza Creek Energy- Pronghorn 43-15 Gas Extraction Facility, Briggsdale, Colorado

Bonanza Creek Energy- Pronghorn 43-15 is a gas extraction facility located in the NE SE Sec 15 T5N R61W, Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas activity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it typically involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in northern Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it within a major energy-producing area, with proximity to populated areas requiring adherence to safety and environmental standards.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are a key environmental consideration. Gas extraction operations may involve water use for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Proximity to agricultural land and rural communities necessitates careful monitoring of air emissions and groundwater protection. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, which is a factor in pipeline and facility integrity management.