DCP Operating Co - Mewbourn Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

DCP Operating Co - Mewbourn is a gas extraction facility situated near Gilcrest, Colorado, approximately 2.4 miles north of the town. The facility is located in Weld County, which is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is involved in the initial processing of natural gas, including separation and dehydration, before the gas enters transmission pipelines. The scale of operations is typical for the region, which is characterized by numerous gas wells and gathering systems. The environmental context of the facility includes its location in an agricultural and rural area, with proximity to the South Platte River. Operations are subject to state and federal regulations regarding air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. The facility's role in the local gas infrastructure supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, with agricultural land use and proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Water usage for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management are key environmental considerations. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low.