Overview
ENCANA - MELBON RANCH E-1 is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
ENCANA - MELBON RANCH E-1 is a gas extraction facility located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's natural gas supply chain, serving the broader Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and integrity. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically involve wellheads, separators, and gathering lines that feed into larger transmission systems. The NAICS codes associated with this facility (211111, 211112, 211130) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and natural gas extraction activities. As part of the gas infrastructure in Weld County, this facility contributes to local energy production and supports downstream processing and distribution. Its location in an active oil and gas region means it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) regarding well spacing, emissions, and water management.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with active oil and gas development, which can pose risks related to groundwater contamination, air emissions, and land use. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton increases the importance of safety measures. The region experiences occasional seismic activity and climate hazards such as wildfires and floods, which may affect infrastructure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
ENCANA - MELBON RANCH E-1 is located in Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.137019, -104.681355.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under the regulatory oversight of PHMSA and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
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), including well spacing, emissions, and water management requirements.
Gas extraction facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin vary widely, from small well pads to large multi-well sites. Production rates can range from a few hundred thousand cubic feet per day to over 10 million cubic feet per day per well.
This facility is part of the upstream gas extraction sector, feeding natural gas into gathering systems that connect to interstate pipelines. It contributes to the overall supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
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