Overview
Crestone Peak - Warren H Wiggett 13-1 BA is a gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT regulations. It serves the region's natural gas supply infrastructure.
Crestone Peak - Warren H Wiggett 13-1 BA is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply chain in the region, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. As a gas extraction plant, it 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. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas extraction and support activities. Typical gas extraction operations in Colorado involve drilling and wellhead processing, with capacities varying by site. The facility plays a role in the broader gas infrastructure network, supplying natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the Erie area. Its location in Boulder County places it within a region with active oil and gas development, subject to state and local regulations aimed at balancing energy production with environmental stewardship.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with potential seismic and climate hazard exposure, common in Colorado's Front Range. Proximity to populated areas like Erie requires adherence to safety protocols for well operations and pipeline integrity. Local environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air quality management, typical for gas extraction sites in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States, at NENE SEC 13 T1N R69W.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
The facility is currently operational.
It extracts natural gas that feeds into the regional pipeline network, supplying energy to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Erie area.
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