Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Bonanza Creek - Pronghorn 31-4 Gas Extraction Facility, Briggsdale, Colorado

BRIGGSDALE, Colorado, United States

Overview

Bonanza Creek - Pronghorn 31-4 is an operational gas extraction facility in Briggsdale, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Bonanza Creek - Pronghorn 31-4 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near the town of Briggsdale. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas production, which is part of the larger Denver-Julesburg Basin. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy supply and economic 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 pipelines. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with production often tied to local gathering systems. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Environmental considerations for this facility include its location in a rural agricultural area, with potential impacts on air quality and water resources. The region is subject to seismic and climate hazards, though specific risks are managed through state and federal regulations. The facility's operational status underscores its role in meeting regional energy demands.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural region of Weld County, Colorado, where gas extraction activities may affect local air quality and water resources. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing direct exposure, but operational practices must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate impacts.

Frequently asked questions

Bonanza Creek - Pronghorn 31-4 is located in Weld County, Colorado, near the town of Briggsdale, USA.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the energy supply in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).

Weld County hosts a mix of small to large-scale gas extraction operations, with many facilities tied to the Wattenberg Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in the US.

The facility is part of a network of gas extraction sites in the region, feeding into gathering pipelines that transport gas to processing plants and ultimately to end users.

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