CRESTONE PEAK - MILLER 11 17 BATTERY Gas Extraction Facility in Firestone, Colorado

CRESTONE PEAK - MILLER 11 17 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the region's natural gas production needs, contributing to the local energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader network of wells and batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility's location in a rural area of Weld County reduces proximity risks to dense populations, though it is near the town of Firestone. Its environmental context includes typical considerations for gas extraction sites, such as groundwater protection and air emissions management, regulated by state and federal agencies.

The facility is situated in a semi-rural area of Weld County, Colorado, where gas extraction is common. Proximity to the town of Firestone introduces moderate population density considerations. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, though not severe, and is subject to climate hazards like wildfires and floods. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal PHMSA standards address these risks.