ENCANA - ARISTOCRAT BAT #4-3 Gas Extraction Facility, Gilcrest, Colorado

ENCANA - ARISTOCRAT BAT #4-3 is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 6.5 miles east of Gilcrest. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers 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 involves wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The scale of such facilities in this region varies, with many contributing to the substantial natural gas output of Colorado. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to agricultural areas and the South Platte River watershed. The region experiences semi-arid conditions, and water management is a key operational aspect. The facility's role in the local gas infrastructure supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Front Range urban corridor.

The facility is located in a semi-arid agricultural region of Weld County, Colorado, near the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this area must manage water usage and potential impacts on local groundwater. The region is also subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low. Proximity to populated areas like Gilcrest requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls to minimize community exposure.