Overview
Crestone Peak - Cosslett B Battery 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 - Cosslett B Battery 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 infrastructure. Operating under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, the facility adheres to federal pipeline safety standards. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically involve wellhead compression, separation, and metering before gas enters transmission pipelines. The facility plays a role in local gas supply, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location in Weld County places it in one of the most active oil and gas producing regions in the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic hazard exposure typical of the Rocky Mountain region. Proximity to populated areas like Erie requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection protocols. Climate hazards include occasional wildfires and winter storms, which are managed through operational safety plans.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at NESE SEC 22 T1N R68W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline design, construction, and operation.
Facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin range from small well pads to large multi-well batteries, with capacities varying from a few million cubic feet per day to over 100 MMcfd.
It supplies natural gas to local distribution networks and interstate pipelines, supporting energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor.
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