Crestone Peak - Coal Creek C1 Gas Extraction Facility, Erie, Colorado

Crestone Peak - Coal Creek C1 is a natural gas extraction facility located in Erie, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is situated in Weld County, one of the most active areas for oil and gas development in the United States. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. 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 standards for well construction, emissions, and water management. The plant's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Typical operations include drilling, completion, and production of natural gas. Crestone Peak - Coal Creek C1 contributes to the regional energy infrastructure, supplying natural gas to local markets and interstate pipelines. Its location near Erie, a growing suburban area, highlights the intersection of energy development and urban expansion. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in meeting energy demand while adhering to state and federal regulations.

The facility is located in an area with moderate seismic activity and is subject to Colorado's climate, which includes temperature extremes and occasional drought. Proximity to populated areas like Erie requires careful management of emissions and noise. The region's water resources are also a concern, as hydraulic fracturing and produced water management are common in gas extraction. Regulatory oversight by COGCC addresses these environmental factors.