Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Crestone Peak - Rodman Bruntz #12 26 Gas Extraction Facility, Fort Lupton, Colorado

FORT LUPTON, Colorado, United States

Overview

Crestone Peak - Rodman Bruntz #12 26 is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado. It operates within Weld County, a key region for natural gas production in the United States.

Crestone Peak - Rodman Bruntz #12 26 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, within Weld County. This area is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a significant natural gas producing region in the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the local gas supply infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it involves drilling and production activities typical of the sector. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction, such as emissions and groundwater protection.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. The local environment includes agricultural lands and residential communities, requiring careful management of emissions, water usage, and potential impacts on air quality. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal PHMSA standards helps mitigate environmental risks.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, in Weld County, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

The facility is subject to U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

The facility is currently operational.

Gas extraction in Weld County involves managing emissions, water use, and proximity to communities. Regulations from COGCC and PHMSA aim to minimize environmental impacts.

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