Overview
Crestone Peak - Barb Ltd 30 Battery #30- is a gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the local natural gas supply chain.
Crestone Peak - Barb Ltd 30 Battery #30- is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas industry, gathering raw gas from wells for processing. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small wellhead batteries to larger centralized processing plants, with capacities varying widely. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to populated areas in Erie and potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces certain risks, but operational safety remains a priority under PHMSA guidelines. Its role in the local gas supply chain supports residential and industrial energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with moderate population density near Erie, Colorado. Gas extraction operations can contribute to local air emissions and water usage. The region is not prone to significant seismic activity, but climate hazards such as wildfires and flooding may pose risks. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules helps mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States, at NW NE SEC 30 T1N R68W.
It is a gas extraction facility that extracts natural gas and natural gas liquids from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with federal regulations from PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Environmental risks include potential air emissions, water contamination, and land disturbance. Regulatory frameworks require monitoring and mitigation measures to minimize these impacts.
This facility is part of the upstream gas extraction network, supplying raw natural gas to processing plants and pipelines that deliver energy to consumers across the region.
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