Overview
CRESTONE PEAK - IONE 6-4-8 BATTERY is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
CRESTONE PEAK - IONE 6-4-8 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the region's natural gas production needs, contributing to the broader gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. 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 gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines typical of upstream operations in this region. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its role in both raw gas production and natural gas liquids recovery. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local distribution networks and industrial consumers in northern Colorado. Its location in Weld County, a major oil and gas producing area, underscores its significance in supporting regional energy supply and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and suburban area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to residential zones. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality and methane emission regulations. The site's location in a semi-arid climate with occasional drought conditions may influence water management practices for hydraulic fracturing and produced water disposal.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.154358 N, -104.798966 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and Colorado state air quality and methane emission rules.
It is part of the upstream gas production network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, supplying gas to gathering systems and processing plants.
Key considerations include methane leak detection, water management for hydraulic fracturing, and compliance with Colorado's clean air regulations.
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