Overview
COLTON LLC WERNING 2-3 8-3 41-3 is a gas extraction facility in Evans, Colorado, operating under NAICS code 211130. It is part of the Weld County natural gas production region.
COLTON LLC WERNING 2-3 8-3 41-3 is a gas extraction facility located in Evans, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. Weld County is a major hub for natural gas production in the United States, with thousands of wells contributing to the region's energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These agencies enforce rules on well construction, emissions, and water management. Typical gas extraction facilities in this area use hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. Production volumes vary widely, but many wells in the region produce between 0.1 and 5 million cubic feet per day. As part of the broader Wattenberg Field, this facility contributes to the natural gas supply that supports local power generation, industrial use, and residential heating. The region's gas infrastructure is critical for meeting energy demands in the Rocky Mountain area and beyond. The facility's location in a rural-urban interface near Evans requires careful management of operational impacts on surrounding communities.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the semi-arid climate of northeastern Colorado, where water availability is a key environmental concern. Gas extraction operations in this region can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to the South Platte River watershed requires adherence to water protection regulations. The area is also subject to occasional drought and wildfire risk, which can impact operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.344170, -104.765030.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas.
The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations including EPA air quality standards and PHMSA pipeline safety rules, as well as Colorado state regulations from the COGCC.
NAICS 211130 is the classification for natural gas extraction, covering establishments primarily engaged in operating gas wells and recovering natural gas from wells.
It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's extensive gas production network, supplying natural gas to local utilities and interstate pipelines serving the Rocky Mountain region.
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