Overview
Crestone Peak - William H. Peltier 12-20 is a gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Crestone Peak - William H. Peltier 12-20 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin which is a major gas-producing area. The facility 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. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines typical of upstream operations in this basin. This facility plays a role in the local energy infrastructure, supporting residential and industrial gas demand in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location in Weld County places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, contributing to Colorado's energy portfolio.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the semi-arid climate of Colorado's Front Range, where water resources are a key environmental consideration. Proximity to populated areas like Erie requires careful management of emissions and noise. The region is also subject to seismic activity from induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations, necessitating monitoring and mitigation measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SW NW SEC 20 T1N R68W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, contributing to the regional gas supply.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.
Weld County is a major hub for oil and gas production, with thousands of wells producing natural gas and oil, supporting midstream and downstream infrastructure.
As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility feeds into a network of gathering lines and transmission pipelines that supply gas to markets across the Front Range and beyond.
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