Gas Extraction Operational

EXTRACTION O&G - HELLERSTEIN 2-18 Gas Extraction Facility, Broomfield, Colorado

BROOMFIELD, Colorado, United States

Overview

EXTRACTION O&G - HELLERSTEIN 2-18 is an operational gas extraction facility in Broomfield, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

EXTRACTION O&G - HELLERSTEIN 2-18 is a gas extraction facility located in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant oil and gas activity. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. 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. As a gas extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and wellhead technologies typical of the region, with connections to gathering pipelines for transport. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Broomfield County. Its proximity to residential areas in Broomfield necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction operations.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Broomfield, Colorado, a suburban area with growing population density. Gas extraction operations in this region face risks related to groundwater contamination and air emissions. The site's proximity to populated areas requires robust monitoring and compliance with state and federal environmental regulations to minimize community exposure.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Broomfield, Colorado, United States, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

Risks include potential groundwater contamination, air emissions, and noise impacts. Facilities must implement monitoring and mitigation measures to protect nearby communities.

It is part of the extensive network of gas extraction sites in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, supplying natural gas to regional pipelines and contributing to domestic energy production.

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