Overview
ENCANA - RASMUSSEN 'C' 2 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility in Frederick, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
ENCANA - RASMUSSEN 'C' 2 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Frederick, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the region's extensive natural gas infrastructure, serving the 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. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically involve wellhead separation, dehydration, and compression before gas enters transmission pipelines. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the broader gas transmission network in the Rocky Mountain region. Its location in Weld County places it within an area with significant oil and gas activity, requiring adherence to state and federal environmental regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to air quality regulations and water management practices. The facility's location near populated areas like Frederick necessitates careful monitoring of emissions and potential impacts on local communities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Frederick, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SE NE SEC 28 T2N R68W.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes natural gas from wells, including separation, dehydration, and compression before sending gas to pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas rules.
Colorado's gas extraction facilities vary from small wellhead sites to large centralized processing plants, with capacities ranging from a few million to over 100 million cubic feet per day.
The facility is subject to air quality permits and water management plans to minimize emissions and protect local water resources in the semi-arid region.
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