EXTRACTION O&G - AMOCO 17 CTB Gas Extraction Facility, Commerce City, Colorado

EXTRACTION O&G - AMOCO 17 CTB is a gas extraction facility located in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated approximately 2.6 miles east of Commerce City, with coordinates 39.959737, -104.690281. It operates within the US natural gas sector, which is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The facility's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often serving local gathering systems. The regulatory framework includes federal pipeline safety standards and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. Its proximity to Commerce City, a populated area, necessitates adherence to strict safety and environmental regulations. The facility's role in the local energy infrastructure supports industrial and residential energy needs in the region.

The facility is located in an area with moderate seismic hazard exposure typical of the Colorado Front Range. Proximity to populated areas like Commerce City requires robust safety measures for gas extraction operations. The region's semi-arid climate and potential for drought conditions may influence water management practices at the site.