Overview
ENCANA - ARISTOCRAT #1-10 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Gilcrest. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas production.
ENCANA - ARISTOCRAT #1-10 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 7.3 miles east of Gilcrest. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It operates under the NAICS code 211130 for natural gas extraction. The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas gathering and transmission lines. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separators, tanks, and metering equipment to process raw natural gas from nearby wells. The region's gas infrastructure is characterized by extensive pipeline networks serving both local and interstate markets. This facility contributes to Colorado's natural gas supply, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. Its location in Weld County places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, requiring careful management of environmental and safety risks associated with gas extraction operations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an agricultural area with proximity to the South Platte River basin. Gas extraction operations in this region must manage potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and local ecosystems. The area is subject to climate hazards including severe storms and occasional flooding, which can affect infrastructure integrity. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 7.3 miles east of Gilcrest, at NE NE SEC 10 T3N R65W.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes raw natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, and water, and preparing the gas for pipeline transport.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas rules enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through potential spills. Operators must follow environmental management practices to minimize impacts on local ecosystems and communities.
Batteries in this region vary from small single-well sites to large multi-well facilities, with capacities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.
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