Overview
ENCANA - ECHEVERRIA 1-2 BATTERY is an operational gas extraction facility located near Firestone, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ENCANA - ECHEVERRIA 1-2 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located near Firestone, Colorado, in Weld County, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas activity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction battery, it processes raw natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, and water. The NAICS code 211130 indicates it is classified as Natural Gas Extraction, typical for facilities in this region. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Weld County, one of the most productive oil and gas counties in the United States. Its proximity to Firestone, a growing community, underscores the importance of safety and environmental management in gas extraction operations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use, near the town of Firestone. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality and water protection regulations. The facility's proximity to populated areas requires careful management of emissions and potential risks associated with gas processing.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Firestone, Colorado, in Weld County, United States, approximately 2.7 miles northeast of Firestone.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes raw natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, and water for further transmission and refining.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines and facilities.
The facility contributes to local energy production and economic activity in Weld County, but its proximity to Firestone requires adherence to safety and environmental regulations to protect the community.
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado vary in size, but many are medium-scale facilities processing several million cubic feet of gas per day, supporting the state's significant natural gas production.
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