Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Crestone Peak - Wheeler G Unit #1 Gas Extraction Facility, Erie Area, Colorado

ERIE AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

Crestone Peak - Wheeler G Unit #1 is a gas extraction facility located in the Erie Area, Boulder County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Crestone Peak - Wheeler G Unit #1 is a gas extraction facility situated in the Erie Area, Boulder County, Colorado. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region, serving the broader Front Range energy market. 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 and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead processing and separation, with typical capacities ranging from small to medium scale for the region. This facility plays a role in Colorado's natural gas infrastructure, supporting local energy needs and the state's position as a significant gas producer. Its location near the Denver-Julesburg Basin highlights its importance in the regional energy landscape.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Boulder County, Colorado, an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional wildfire risk. Proximity to populated areas in the Erie region necessitates careful management of operational pressures and emissions to ensure community safety and environmental compliance.

Frequently asked questions

Crestone Peak - Wheeler G Unit #1 is located in the Erie Area, Boulder County, Colorado, United States.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, contributing to the regional energy supply.

The facility is currently operational.

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.

Gas extraction facilities vary in capacity, but typical small to medium-scale operations in the Denver-Julesburg Basin may produce up to 10 million cubic feet per day.

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