Overview
ENCANA - MILLER 11-17 BATTERY is an operational gas extraction facility in the Firestone Area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ENCANA - MILLER 11-17 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in the Firestone Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant oil and gas production. 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. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separators, tanks, and metering equipment to process natural gas from nearby wells. The scale of such facilities in Colorado varies, but they typically handle capacities in the range of 1-10 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd). This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity in Weld County. Its location in a rural area near Firestone balances operational efficiency with community proximity, requiring adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Proximity to the Firestone community necessitates careful management of noise, traffic, and potential leaks to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Firestone Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.143550, -104.921630.
It is a gas extraction battery that processes natural gas from wells, separating gas, oil, and water, and preparing the gas for pipeline transport.
The facility is currently operational.
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).
Gas extraction batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin typically have capacities ranging from 1 to 10 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the number of wells connected.
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