Overview
EXTRACTION O&G - HSR WHITEHEAD 14-9 is a gas extraction facility located in Elbert County, Colorado, approximately 11.3 miles south of Bennett. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
EXTRACTION O&G - HSR WHITEHEAD 14-9 is a gas extraction facility situated in Elbert County, Colorado, about 11.3 miles south of Bennett. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is part of a region with significant oil and gas activity, particularly in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Typical extraction facilities in this area involve wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to transport gas to processing plants. The environmental context includes proximity to populated areas and exposure to seismic and climate hazards typical of the Colorado Front Range. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce immediate population density risks, but operational practices must comply with state and federal environmental regulations to manage emissions and water usage.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water availability and groundwater protection are key environmental concerns. Proximity to the Denver-Julesburg Basin means potential impacts on local air quality from methane emissions and volatile organic compounds. Seismic activity in the region is generally low, but climate hazards include drought and wildfire risks. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Elbert County, Colorado, approximately 11.3 miles south of Bennett, at SESW SEC 9 T6S R62W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas conservation rules.
The facility is currently operational.
Environmental considerations include methane emissions management, groundwater protection, and compliance with air quality standards set by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
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