Overview
ENCANA OIL & GAS - CRANDELL E UNIT 2 is a gas extraction facility in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ENCANA OIL & GAS - CRANDELL E UNIT 2 is a gas extraction facility located in Broomfield, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas production sector in the region. 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 site, it is part of the broader midstream infrastructure that processes and transports natural gas from wells to transmission pipelines. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Broomfield County. Its location in a suburban-urban interface requires careful management of operational risks, including proximity to populated areas and adherence to safety standards.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Broomfield, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and occasional seismic activity. Proximity to residential areas necessitates robust safety measures for gas extraction operations. The site's environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through state and federal regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA, at NWSW SEC 26 T1N R68W, with coordinates 40.017514, -104.965096.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
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 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.
Risks include proximity to populated areas, operating pressure, and seismic or climate hazard exposure. Regulatory frameworks like PHMSA and DOT Part 192 help mitigate these risks.
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