Encana (West) - Sprague 13-9 Gas Extraction Facility, Firestone, Colorado

Encana (West) - Sprague 13-9 is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas production landscape of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas region. Its location in Weld County places it within one of the most active gas-producing areas in the country. 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 employs standard drilling and wellhead technologies typical of the region, including hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which are common in the Niobrara shale formation. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to populated areas like Firestone necessitates careful management of emissions and safety protocols. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require attention to water resources and air quality. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy needs for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Front Range urban corridor.

The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to the town of Firestone and other Front Range communities requires adherence to strict air quality and safety regulations. The region's seismic stability is moderate, but the high density of oil and gas operations necessitates robust well integrity and spill prevention measures to protect groundwater and surface water resources.