Overview
ENCANA - GEIST 0-2-32 is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ENCANA - GEIST 0-2-32 is a gas extraction facility situated in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional natural gas supply chain, serving the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin area. 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 site, it is part of a network that includes gathering lines and processing plants typical of Colorado's oil and gas industry. Environmentally, the facility is located in an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone necessitates adherence to safety and emissions standards. The facility's role in gas extraction contributes to local energy supply and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Local environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from extraction activities and proximity to residential zones. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of water resources and emissions to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
ENCANA - GEIST 0-2-32 is located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NWNW SEC 32 T3N R67W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, contributing to the regional energy supply.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
The facility provides energy resources and economic benefits to Firestone and Weld County, while operating under safety and environmental regulations to mitigate impacts on nearby residents.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in capacity, from small wells producing a few million cubic feet per day to large operations exceeding 100 MMcf/d. The scale depends on reservoir characteristics and infrastructure.
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