Overview
CRESTONE PEAK - DONIPHAN SHIELDS #2 is a gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
CRESTONE PEAK - DONIPHAN SHIELDS #2 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. It serves the local energy infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for oil and gas production. The facility operates within 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 likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to process raw natural gas. The scale of operations is typical for a mid-continent gas field, with production volumes varying based on reservoir characteristics. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid region with proximity to residential areas in Erie, a growing suburban community. Operational risks include potential methane emissions and groundwater impacts, which are managed through state and federal permitting. The facility contributes to regional energy supply and supports local economic activity in the oil and gas sector.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Boulder County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural, residential, and industrial land uses. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks. Gas extraction operations may impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and EPA helps mitigate these environmental concerns.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.071030, -105.086258.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192), state rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), and federal EPA environmental standards.
Key risk factors include proximity to populated areas, operating pressure and equipment age, seismic activity, and climate hazards such as wildfires or floods. Regulatory compliance and maintenance programs help mitigate these risks.
The facility supplies natural gas to the regional pipeline network, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in the Denver metropolitan area and beyond.
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