Encana - Brush Creek Gas Extraction Facility, De Beque, Colorado

Encana - Brush Creek is a gas extraction facility situated in De Beque, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain in the region. Its location in Mesa County places it within the Piceance Basin, a significant area for natural gas production in the western United States. 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 pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (211111, 211112, 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Encana - Brush Creek contributes to the local energy infrastructure by supplying natural gas to downstream markets. The facility's operations support the broader energy needs of the region, including residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reflects the typical siting of gas extraction facilities near resource basins, balancing resource access with environmental considerations.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, characterized by sagebrush steppe and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate community exposure. However, the area is subject to seismic activity from natural causes and potential induced seismicity related to oil and gas operations. Climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which can affect infrastructure integrity. Regulatory oversight from COGCC addresses water management and air emissions to mitigate environmental impacts.