Overview
Bonanza Creek Oil Co-Pronghorn 43-6 is a gas extraction facility in Briggsdale, Colorado, USA. It operates within Weld County, a key region for natural gas production.
Bonanza Creek Oil Co-Pronghorn 43-6 is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Colorado, United States. The facility is situated in Weld County, part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard extraction technologies such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, common in the region. The operational status is active, contributing to the local gas supply chain. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility's role in the regional gas grid supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in Colorado and beyond.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, which reduces direct community exposure to operational risks. However, gas extraction activities can contribute to local air emissions and water usage concerns. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies helps mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.428106, -104.245729.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region, with thousands of wells. Individual facilities like this one typically have moderate production capacities, contributing to the overall basin output.
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