Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Crestone Peak - Reserve 3-65 35-34 Gas Extraction Facility, Aurora, Colorado

AURORA, Colorado, United States

Overview

Crestone Peak - Reserve 3-65 35-34 is a gas extraction facility in Aurora, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Crestone Peak - Reserve 3-65 35-34 is a gas extraction facility located in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant natural gas production. 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. Gas extraction in Colorado is also subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's scale is typical for a mid-sized gas extraction operation in the region. As part of the Crestone Peak Resources network, this facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the Denver metropolitan area. Its location near Aurora places it in proximity to populated areas, requiring adherence to strict safety and environmental standards. The facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demands while operating within a well-established regulatory environment.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Adams County, Colorado, near the city of Aurora. The area is characterized by semi-arid climate and proximity to the Rocky Mountain Front Range. Gas extraction operations in this region must manage potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and wildlife habitats. The facility's location near populated areas necessitates robust safety measures to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and transportation.

Frequently asked questions

Crestone Peak - Reserve 3-65 35-34 is located in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.752515, -104.622738.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.

The facility is regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).

The facility is currently operational.

It is part of the Crestone Peak Resources network, supplying natural gas to the Denver metropolitan area and contributing to regional energy security.

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