ENCANA (WEST) - HURT 1 Gas Extraction Facility in Firestone, Colorado

ENCANA (WEST) - HURT 1 is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional natural gas supply infrastructure. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major oil and gas producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial gas needs in the Front Range urban corridor. Its proximity to populated areas like Firestone necessitates robust safety and environmental management practices to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction operations.

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas development. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions and is part of the South Platte River watershed. Proximity to residential areas in Firestone requires careful management of emissions, water usage, and potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater. The facility's operations are subject to Colorado's stringent environmental regulations for gas extraction.