Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

CRESTONE PEAK - DEVORE 6-0-34 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

FORT LUPTON, Colorado, United States

Overview

CRESTONE PEAK - DEVORE 6-0-34 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.

CRESTONE PEAK - DEVORE 6-0-34 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, near Fort Lupton, Colorado. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most active oil and gas regions in the United States. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. 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 strict permitting, emissions, and safety standards for gas extraction operations. Typical gas extraction in this region involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. The facility's operational status suggests it is actively contributing to the region's gas supply. As part of the broader gas infrastructure network, this facility supports local and regional energy needs. Its location in Weld County places it in an area with significant agricultural and industrial activity. The facility's operations are subject to ongoing monitoring for environmental compliance, including air quality and water management. Its role in the gas supply chain underscores its importance to the local economy and energy security.

Environmental context

The facility is located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with a history of oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The area is also subject to seismic activity, though induced seismicity from hydraulic fracturing is monitored by state regulators. The facility's environmental impact is managed through state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing air and water pollution.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Weld County, near Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from tight gas formations using hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), covering permitting, emissions, and water management.

Key considerations include air emissions, water usage and disposal, induced seismicity, and proximity to populated areas. Facilities must comply with state and federal regulations to minimize impacts.

As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's gas infrastructure, it supplies natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting energy needs and the local economy.

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