EXTRACTION O&G - LEYNER 15-1 Gas Extraction Facility, Erie, Colorado

EXTRACTION O&G - LEYNER 15-1 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas sector in the region. 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. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically involve wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process raw natural gas. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting residential and industrial gas needs in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location near populated areas necessitates adherence to strict safety and environmental protocols.

The facility is situated in the Front Range region of Colorado, an area with growing urban development. Proximity to populated areas increases the importance of leak detection and emission controls. The region is also subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards such as wildfires and drought, which can impact infrastructure integrity.