Overview
ENCANA - GEIST 2-4-32 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility in Firestone, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Weld County area.
ENCANA - GEIST 2-4-32 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas production, contributing to the local energy supply. As a gas extraction site, 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 integrity. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas extraction and support activities. Typical operations include wellhead compression, separation, and metering. The facility is situated in an area with active oil and gas development, and its proximity to populated areas like Firestone requires adherence to safety protocols. The environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and water resources, managed through state and federal regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas activity. Proximity to residential areas in Firestone necessitates careful management of emissions and noise. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for agriculture and domestic use require attention to water protection measures. Seismic activity in Colorado is generally low, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a consideration.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Firestone, Colorado, in Weld County, with coordinates 40.184273, -104.921104.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, involving wellhead operations such as separation and metering.
The facility must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover pipeline design, construction, and integrity management.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential groundwater contamination. Colorado has specific regulations to mitigate these impacts.
As a gas extraction site, it supplies raw natural gas to processing plants and pipelines, contributing to the overall energy supply chain in the Rocky Mountain region.
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