Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

CRESTONE PEAK - LUMRY G UNIT 1 BATT Gas Extraction Facility, Erie, Colorado

ERIE, Colorado, United States

Overview

CRESTONE PEAK - LUMRY G UNIT 1 BATT is an operational gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

CRESTONE PEAK - LUMRY G UNIT 1 BATT is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply infrastructure. Operating within the US regulatory framework, this facility adheres to PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically involve drilling and processing operations to produce natural gas for distribution. The facility plays a role in the local energy grid, supporting residential and industrial gas demand in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location near populated areas necessitates robust safety and environmental management practices.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in the Front Range region of Colorado, an area with growing urban development and air quality considerations. Gas extraction operations here must manage emissions and water usage carefully. Proximity to populated areas like Erie requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection programs to minimize community and environmental impact.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States, at NENE SEC 24 T1N R69W.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas for the US energy market.

The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas transmission and extraction safety.

Gas extraction in Colorado is subject to state and federal regulations addressing air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Operators must implement best practices to minimize environmental impact.

Gas extraction facilities supply natural gas for power generation, heating, and industrial use, supporting energy reliability and grid stability.

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