Overview
COLTON LLC - CAMENISCH-UPRR 6-3 is a gas extraction facility located near Evans, Colorado, in Weld County. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
COLTON LLC - CAMENISCH-UPRR 6-3 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 1 mile southwest of Evans. The facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It operates under the jurisdiction of US federal regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both extraction and processing. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing several million cubic feet per day. The operational status is active, and the facility is subject to Colorado state regulations for air quality and water management. Environmentally, the facility is located in an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to populated areas like Evans necessitates adherence to setback requirements and leak detection programs. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low for gas extraction infrastructure. The facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to Evans requires compliance with setback distances and leak detection protocols. The region has low seismic hazard but experiences occasional induced seismicity from oil and gas operations. Climate hazards include potential flooding from the South Platte River and wildfire risk in nearby grasslands. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ensures environmental monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Evans, Colorado, in Weld County, approximately 1 mile southwest of Evans. The address is NW SE NW SEC 3 T4N R66W, with coordinates 40.344154 N, -104.767776 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids. It operates under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating both extraction and processing activities.
The facility is subject to US federal regulations including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. State-level oversight is provided by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction in Weld County can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. Facilities must comply with Colorado's air quality regulations and water management rules to mitigate impacts.
As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility contributes to regional gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use. It connects to interstate pipelines that transport gas to markets across the US.
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