CRESTONE PEAK - ERIE CHAMPLIN B UNIT 1 Gas Extraction Facility, Erie, Colorado

CRESTONE PEAK - ERIE CHAMPLIN B UNIT 1 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Additionally, state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) classify its activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on well productivity and infrastructure. The environmental context includes proximity to populated areas such as Erie, Colorado, which has experienced rapid residential growth. Gas extraction operations in Weld County are subject to air quality and water management regulations. The facility's role in the local energy grid supports regional energy needs, and its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to natural gas supply.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas development. Proximity to the town of Erie, which has seen suburban expansion, raises considerations regarding air emissions, noise, and water usage. The region is subject to state-level environmental regulations, including those from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Seismic activity in the area is generally low, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection has been a concern in some parts of the state.