CRESTONE PEAK - WANDELL 33-43 Gas Extraction Facility, Firestone, Colorado

CRESTONE PEAK - WANDELL 33-43 is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It represents a typical mid-scale gas extraction operation in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its involvement in both extraction and processing of natural gas. The facility's location in Weld County places it in a region with extensive gas infrastructure and active drilling. Environmental considerations for this facility include proximity to populated areas like Firestone and potential impacts from hydraulic fracturing and gas extraction activities. The region is subject to seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires and floods, which are relevant to gas extraction operations. The facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the local and regional energy grid.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas activity. Proximity to the town of Firestone raises considerations for community exposure to emissions and potential accidents. The region experiences seismic activity and climate hazards like wildfires and floods, which can affect gas extraction operations. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal PHMSA standards aim to mitigate these risks.