EXTRACTION O&G - HSR-ACKARD 5-2 Gas Extraction Facility in Commerce City, Colorado

EXTRACTION O&G - HSR-ACKARD 5-2 is a gas extraction facility located in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply infrastructure. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major oil and gas producing area. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process raw natural gas. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor, including the Denver metropolitan area. Its proximity to populated areas in Commerce City necessitates adherence to stringent safety and environmental regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and processing.

The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The region is also subject to occasional seismic activity, which may pose risks to infrastructure. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and federal agencies helps manage these environmental concerns.