Overview
Crestone Peak - Godding Gulch is an operational gas extraction facility located in Frederick, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Crestone Peak - Godding Gulch is a gas extraction facility located in Frederick, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and integrity. As a gas extraction site, it is part of a network that includes gathering lines and processing plants typical of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility plays a role in meeting local and regional energy demands. Its location in Weld County places it within an area with significant gas infrastructure, supporting industrial and residential consumption. The operational status ensures continued contribution to the energy grid.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. Proximity to populated areas like Frederick requires adherence to safety and environmental regulations. The region experiences occasional seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires, which are considered in facility risk management.
Frequently asked questions
Crestone Peak - Godding Gulch is located in Frederick, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.111261, -104.977664.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, contributing to the energy supply in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The facility provides natural gas for local and regional use, supporting energy needs and economic activity in Weld County.
Typical safety measures include pipeline integrity management, pressure monitoring, leak detection, and emergency response plans as required by PHMSA regulations.
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