Crestone Peak - Rasmussen 19 & H Unit 1 Gas Extraction Facility, Frederick, Colorado

Crestone Peak - Rasmussen 19 & H Unit 1 is a gas extraction facility situated in the Frederick area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is currently operational and is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within Colorado's regulatory framework, which includes state-level oil and gas conservation rules enforced by the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC). The U.S. gas extraction sector is also subject to federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as PHMSA pipeline safety standards for downstream transport. Typical gas extraction facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, where this facility is located, involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity in Weld County, a major hub for oil and gas production in Colorado. Its location in a rural area near Frederick minimizes direct population exposure, though proximity to agricultural land and water resources requires careful environmental management.

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas activity. The local environment includes agricultural lands and the South Platte River basin. Potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions from extraction processes, and land use impacts. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, which can affect water availability for operations. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado ECMC addresses these concerns through permitting and monitoring requirements.