CRESTONE PEAK - WARDELL 7A BATTERY Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

CRESTONE PEAK - WARDELL 7A BATTERY is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, about 5.2 miles southeast of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas extraction and oil and gas field services. It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. 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. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado are subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The scale of this facility is likely small to medium, given its location in a rural area. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the region, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. Its proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed requires careful environmental management to minimize impacts on water resources and air quality.

The facility is located in Weld County, a region with significant agricultural activity and proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this area must manage potential impacts on groundwater and air quality. The region is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards such as severe storms and drought, which can affect infrastructure integrity.