Overview
Crestone Peak - Sosa 'A' Unit #1 is a gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Crestone Peak - Sosa 'A' Unit #1 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, supporting 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 employs standard industry practices for wellhead processing and separation, typical for the Denver-Julesburg Basin's tight gas formations. This facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demand, with its output feeding into the broader gas transmission network. Its location in Weld County places it in one of the most active oil and gas producing areas in the United States, contributing to the local economy and energy security.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region with proximity to residential areas in Erie, Colorado. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to state and federal regulations addressing air emissions, water use, and well integrity. The Denver-Julesburg Basin has experienced increased seismic activity linked to wastewater injection, though extraction itself is not directly associated with induced seismicity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at NWNW SEC 18 T1N R68W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The operator is not publicly listed, but the facility is part of the Crestone Peak Resources portfolio.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, known for its tight oil and gas formations.
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