Overview
Crestone Peak - Edward P. Costigan 1 is a gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Crestone Peak - Edward P. Costigan 1 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas extraction and support activities. The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas infrastructure. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to process and transport natural gas. The region's regulatory framework emphasizes safety and environmental protection. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the top oil and gas producing counties in the United States. Its operational status ensures continued gas extraction to meet regional demand, supporting downstream power generation and industrial use.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are critical. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to populated areas like Erie requires careful management of noise, traffic, and potential leaks. The area is also subject to seismic activity from induced seismicity related to wastewater injection, though specific risks depend on local geology.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.031735, -105.021803.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas infrastructure.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. Colorado has strict regulations to mitigate these impacts, including air quality monitoring and water management requirements.
It is part of the extensive natural gas production network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, supplying gas to pipelines that serve residential, commercial, and industrial users across the region.
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