ENCANA (WEST) - PARKER 4-2-33 BATTERY - Gas Extraction Facility in Firestone, Colorado

ENCANA (WEST) - PARKER 4-2-33 BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, USA. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant natural gas production. As a gas extraction battery, it processes raw natural gas from nearby wells, separating gas, oil, and water before sending the gas to pipelines. 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. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) also enforces state-specific rules. Typical gas extraction batteries in this region handle capacities ranging from 1 to 50 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on well productivity. Environmental considerations include proximity to populated areas like Firestone, which has experienced rapid urban growth. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces earthquake risk, but operational safety measures are critical due to the presence of flammable hydrocarbons. The battery plays a key role in local energy supply, supporting downstream gas processing and distribution networks.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to the town of Firestone (population ~10,000) requires careful management of emissions and noise. The region is not prone to significant seismic activity, but the facility must comply with Colorado's air quality regulations, including methane emission controls. Local water resources are monitored to prevent contamination from produced water.