Crestone Peak - Liquids Handling Hub: Gas Extraction Facility in Erie, Colorado

Crestone Peak - Liquids Handling Hub is a gas extraction facility located at the intersection of CR 6 and CR 5 in Erie, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and serves as a key component in the region's natural gas infrastructure, handling liquids associated with gas extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction plant, it is part of a broader network that supports the processing and handling of natural gas liquids in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility's location in Weld County places it in an area with significant gas extraction activity. Its role in handling liquids contributes to the efficiency of the local gas supply chain, supporting downstream processing and distribution. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to regional energy infrastructure.

The facility is situated in an area with active gas extraction, which involves managing potential risks such as proximity to populated areas and operating pressures. The region's climate and seismic conditions are typical for the Rocky Mountain front range, with moderate seismic hazard exposure. Regulatory compliance under PHMSA and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules helps mitigate environmental impacts.