Overview
Bonanza Creek Pronghorn 11-17 Battery is an operational gas extraction facility in Briggsdale, Colorado, USA. It supports natural gas production in Weld County.
Bonanza Creek Pronghorn 11-17 Battery is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production infrastructure. Weld County is a key area for oil and gas activity in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. 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 battery, it typically processes raw natural gas from wells, separating liquids and preparing gas for transmission. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, supporting natural gas production that serves residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in Colorado and beyond. Its location in a rural area of Weld County reflects the typical siting of gas extraction infrastructure away from dense population centers.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of northeastern Colorado, where agriculture and energy development coexist. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate risk to communities. However, gas extraction operations can involve emissions and water usage, requiring adherence to state and federal environmental regulations. The area's climate includes occasional severe weather, but seismic risk is minimal.
Frequently asked questions
Bonanza Creek Pronghorn 11-17 Battery is located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at NWNW SEC17 T5N R61W.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, separating liquids and preparing the gas for transmission into pipelines.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
Gas extraction batteries collect raw natural gas from multiple wells, separate natural gas liquids and water, and condition the gas for entry into transmission pipelines, serving as a critical link between production and transport.
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