ENCANA - SHELEY 1 BATTERY Gas Extraction Facility, Firestone, Colorado

ENCANA - SHELEY 1 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas production infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas activity. The plant's location in the NE SW SEC 4 T2N R67W section places it within a rural area with proximity to agricultural and residential zones. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process raw natural gas. The NAICS codes 211111, 211112, and 211130 indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and natural gas extraction activities, respectively. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting local and national gas distribution networks. Its operational status ensures ongoing production, which is vital for meeting energy demands. The environmental context involves managing emissions, water usage, and land disturbance typical of gas extraction operations in Colorado.

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Gas extraction activities here require careful management of air emissions, water resources, and land impacts. The region's semi-arid climate and proximity to the South Platte River watershed necessitate compliance with state and federal environmental regulations to protect local ecosystems and communities.