Overview
CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER- WINN BATTERY is a gas extraction facility in Commerce City, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER- WINN BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region with significant natural gas infrastructure, serving the Denver metropolitan area. As a gas extraction plant, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and must comply with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical operations include separation, compression, and dehydration of raw natural gas. The facility plays a role in the local gas supply chain, contributing to the energy needs of the Denver area. Its location in an industrial zone near Commerce City aligns with typical siting for such infrastructure, balancing access to pipelines and proximity to urban demand centers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Commerce City, an area with a mix of industrial and residential zones. Proximity to populated areas necessitates robust safety measures and leak detection systems. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, which is a consideration for pipeline integrity. Climate hazards such as extreme weather events may also pose risks to operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.904026 N, -104.709427 W.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in natural gas and natural gas liquid extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small wellhead sites to large processing plants. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major producing region, with many facilities supporting local and regional gas supply.
Key considerations include methane emissions, water usage, and proximity to populated areas. Facilities must implement leak detection and repair programs, and comply with state and federal air quality regulations.
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