Overview
CRESTONE PEAK - TWOMBLY 12-4 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
CRESTONE PEAK - TWOMBLY 12-4 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As a battery site, it collects and processes natural gas from multiple wells before transmission. The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas gathering and transmission. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its role in both extraction and processing. Typical battery facilities in this region handle capacities ranging from 1 to 50 MMscfd, depending on well productivity. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply for the Front Range urban corridor, including the Denver metropolitan area. Its location in Weld County places it in one of the most active drilling areas in the United States, with extensive pipeline networks connecting to downstream markets.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural and suburban area near Fort Lupton, with proximity to residential zones. Colorado's regulatory framework requires emissions controls and leak detection programs for gas extraction sites. The region experiences occasional drought conditions, which can increase wildfire risk, though the facility's flat terrain reduces landslide hazards. Groundwater protection is a key concern due to the shallow aquifer in the area.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, at NWSW SEC 4 T1N R66W, with coordinates 40.078190, -104.789330.
It is a gas extraction battery that collects and processes natural gas from multiple wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, preparing it for transmission to pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover gas gathering and transmission safety standards.
Gas batteries in Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin typically handle capacities from 1 to 50 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on well productivity.
The facility supports regional gas supply for the Front Range urban corridor, including Denver, while operating under Colorado's emissions and groundwater protection regulations.
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