Overview
Bonanza Creek Oil Co-Pronghorn 32-5 is an operational gas extraction facility in Briggsdale, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Bonanza Creek Oil Co-Pronghorn 32-5 is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain area. As a gas extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Typical operations include drilling, wellhead processing, and initial separation of gas from liquids. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. Its location in Weld County, a key area for oil and gas development in Colorado, underscores its contribution to the state's energy portfolio.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of northeastern Colorado, where water resources are limited and sensitive to contamination. Proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River basin requires careful management of produced water and emissions. The area experiences occasional seismic activity, which can impact well integrity and pipeline safety.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.431680, -104.231773.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas supply in the region.
Gas extraction in Colorado must address water resource protection, air emissions management, and seismic risk, particularly in areas like Weld County with active oil and gas development.
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