Overview
Crestone Peak - Barb Ltd. 'B' Unit #1 is a gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Crestone Peak - Barb Ltd. 'B' Unit #1 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, supporting local energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it utilizes standard industry practices for wellhead processing and gas gathering, typical for the Denver-Julesburg Basin's tight gas formations. This facility plays a role in the broader gas infrastructure network of Colorado, supplying natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location near Erie underscores the integration of gas extraction with nearby populated areas, requiring adherence to safety and environmental protocols.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Erie necessitates careful management of emissions and noise. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require attention to water resources and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight under Colorado's oil and gas rules addresses these environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at SW NW SEC 30 T1N R68W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas rules.
It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's gas production network, supplying natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor.
Key considerations include emissions management, water use, land disturbance, and proximity to populated areas, all regulated by state and federal agencies.
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