Overview
Crestone Peak - Bailey 31-12 & 4-0-12 is a gas extraction facility in the Erie Area, Colorado, United States. It is operational and located in Boulder County.
Crestone Peak - Bailey 31-12 & 4-0-12 is a gas extraction facility located in the Erie Area, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in Boulder County, within a region known for active oil and gas development. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major producing area. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety rules and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversight. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (211111, 211112, 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated infrastructure for gathering and processing. Environmental considerations for gas extraction in Colorado include proximity to populated areas like Erie, potential impacts on air and water quality, and the need for proper well integrity management. The facility's location in a mixed urban-rural setting underscores the importance of adherence to state setback requirements and emissions controls. Its role in local gas supply supports regional energy needs while operating within a robust regulatory framework.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Boulder County, Colorado, an area with a mix of residential, agricultural, and industrial land uses. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality regulations, including methane emission controls. The proximity to the town of Erie requires careful management of noise, traffic, and potential groundwater impacts. The region's semi-arid climate and occasional wildfire risk add to operational considerations for well pad safety and erosion control.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Erie Area, Boulder County, Colorado, United States, at NWNE SEC 12 T1N R69W.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from wells, which is then processed and transported via pipelines.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with rules covering well construction, emissions, and water protection.
Facilities in the basin range from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads, with production varying from a few hundred thousand to several million cubic feet per day.
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