Overview
DCP Midstream, LP - Midpoint C.S. is a gas extraction facility in Evans, Colorado, operating within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. It processes natural gas from the region's oil and gas fields.
DCP Midstream, LP - Midpoint C.S. is a gas extraction facility located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a key role in gathering and processing natural gas from nearby production wells. As part of DCP Midstream's extensive midstream network, it supports the region's energy infrastructure. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules. Typical gas extraction plants in this area handle capacities ranging from 50 to 200 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), though specific capacity data for this site is not disclosed. The plant's NAICS codes (211111 and 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. Environmental considerations include proximity to populated areas in Evans and potential impacts from gas flaring or fugitive emissions. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces earthquake risk, but local air quality regulations require monitoring of volatile organic compounds and methane. Its role in the regional gas grid supports residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to Evans (population ~20,000) raises considerations for noise, air quality, and traffic. Colorado's stringent air quality rules, including Regulation 7 for volatile organic compounds, apply. The region experiences occasional drought and wildfire risk, which can affect operations. Groundwater protection is a concern due to nearby agricultural and residential wells.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.564472 N, -104.215012 W.
It is a natural gas extraction and processing facility that gathers and processes gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, preparing it for pipeline transport.
The facility is operated by DCP Midstream, LP, a major midstream energy company in the United States.
Facilities must comply with PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192), Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules, and EPA air quality standards for methane and VOCs.
Typical capacities range from 50 to 200 MMscfd, depending on the scale of local production and processing infrastructure.
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