Overview
Bonanza Creek - State Pronghorn 11-16 is a gas extraction facility in Briggsdale, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Bonanza Creek - State Pronghorn 11-16 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado. It is part of the extensive natural gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas activity. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it engages in both natural gas extraction and oil and gas field services. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversees drilling and production. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region use hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County. Its location in a rural area reduces immediate population density risks, but proximity to agricultural land and water resources requires careful environmental management. The facility's role in the broader gas grid supports downstream power generation and industrial use.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, reducing direct human exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through methane emissions and volatile organic compounds. The area's groundwater resources are a concern due to potential contamination from hydraulic fracturing. Seismic activity in the region is low, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection has been noted in nearby areas.
Frequently asked questions
Bonanza Creek - State Pronghorn 11-16 is located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility's address is NW NW S16 T5N R61W, with coordinates 40.406298° N, -104.221015° W.
This facility is a gas extraction site that produces natural gas. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating involvement in both gas extraction and related field services.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. State-level oversight is provided by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which enforces rules on well construction, water management, and emissions.
The facility's operations can affect local air quality through methane and VOC emissions. Water resources are a concern due to potential groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing. However, the rural location reduces direct population exposure.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated by its status in the UtilityRadar database. It is part of the active gas extraction infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
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