Bonanza Creek Oil Co-West Riverside 20-1 Gas Extraction Facility, Briggsdale, Colorado

Bonanza Creek Oil Co-West Riverside 20-1 is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, supporting local and national energy demands. 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. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling and initial processing of natural gas, with typical capacities varying by well configuration. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region, known for its Niobrara shale formations. This facility plays a role in the local energy infrastructure, supplying natural gas to downstream processing plants and ultimately to end-users. Its location in a rural area of Weld County reduces proximity to dense populations, but operations are subject to standard environmental monitoring for emissions and water usage as per state and federal regulations.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid agricultural region of northeastern Colorado, where water resources are critical. Gas extraction activities may impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and require careful management of produced water. The area is prone to occasional drought and wildfire risk, which can affect operational safety and infrastructure integrity.