Overview
ENCANA - MILLER 4 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ENCANA - MILLER 4 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility situated in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it in a region with significant gas infrastructure. 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 processes raw natural gas from wells, separating liquids and preparing gas for transmission. Typical operations involve compression, dehydration, and metering, with capacities varying by well count and reservoir characteristics. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network serving the Front Range urban corridor. Its proximity to populated areas like Firestone necessitates adherence to safety protocols and environmental monitoring. The site plays a role in meeting local energy demands while operating within Colorado's regulatory environment for oil and gas development.
Environmental context
The facility is located in an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use, interspersed with residential developments. Proximity to populated areas requires careful management of emissions and noise. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are low. Groundwater protection is a key concern due to shallow aquifers used for irrigation and drinking water.
Frequently asked questions
ENCANA - MILLER 4 BATTERY is located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.132773, -104.921394.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes raw natural gas from wells, separating natural gas liquids and preparing the gas for transmission into pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation.
The facility provides natural gas to the regional grid, supporting energy needs in the Front Range area. It is subject to Colorado's oil and gas regulations to minimize environmental and community impacts.
Gas extraction batteries in Colorado vary from small single-well sites to large multi-well facilities, with capacities ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million cubic feet per day.
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