ENCANA - ARISTOCRAT BAT #2-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

ENCANA - ARISTOCRAT BAT #2-3 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 6.7 miles east of Gilcrest, Colorado, in Weld County. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This site is part of the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. 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 likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to transport raw gas to processing plants. The scale of operations is typical for the region, with multiple wells contributing to local gas production. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the regional grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in northern Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it within an area of significant energy infrastructure, with proximity to major pipelines and processing facilities. The environmental context includes the semi-arid climate and agricultural land use common to the region.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region with agricultural land use, including irrigated croplands and livestock operations. Proximity to populated areas like Gilcrest and the South Platte River corridor introduces considerations for water resource management and air quality. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are low compared to other regions. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) addresses environmental protection measures.