Overview
EXTRACTION O&G - BECKY 3,4-36,36-11,12 is a gas extraction facility located near Erie, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
EXTRACTION O&G - BECKY 3,4-36,36-11,12 is a gas extraction facility situated in Boulder County, Colorado, approximately 1.4 miles north of Erie. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. As part of the United States' gas infrastructure, it contributes to the regional energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically utilize hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies to access tight gas formations. The scale of operations at this site is consistent with medium-sized extraction facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Environmentally, the facility's proximity to Erie, a growing community, necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. The site's role in the local gas grid supports residential and industrial energy needs, while its location in a seismically stable region reduces certain operational risks. Ongoing regulatory oversight ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Environmental context
The facility is located near the town of Erie, Colorado, in a region experiencing population growth. Gas extraction operations in this area require management of air emissions, water resources, and potential impacts on local ecosystems. The site's position in a seismically stable region mitigates some geological risks, but proximity to populated areas increases the importance of safety protocols and leak detection systems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Boulder County, Colorado, approximately 1.4 miles north of Erie, with the address SW SW SEC 36 T2N R69W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules.
The facility supports local energy supply but requires careful environmental management due to its proximity to Erie, including air quality monitoring and water resource protection.
Colorado's gas extraction ranges from small to large operations, with many facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin using advanced drilling technologies to access tight gas formations.
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