Overview
CRESTONE PEAK - MCCONAHAY 43-34 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
CRESTONE PEAK - MCCONAHAY 43-34 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, near Fort Lupton. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major US oil and gas producing region. 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. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs conventional drilling and extraction technologies typical of the region, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The scale of operations is consistent with medium-sized gas extraction facilities in Colorado. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an area with mixed agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton necessitates adherence to strict safety and emissions regulations. The facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity, supporting natural gas production for regional and national markets.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and urban development. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires careful management of emissions and safety risks. The region experiences variable climate conditions, including potential for severe weather, which can impact operational safety. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies ensures compliance with environmental and safety standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, near Fort Lupton, at coordinates 40.093143, -104.756783.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and safety rules in Colorado.
Located near populated areas, the facility must manage emissions and safety risks. It operates under strict environmental regulations to minimize impact on air and water quality.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to large, with many medium-sized operations like this one in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, producing several million cubic feet per day.
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