Gas Extraction Operational

EXTRACTION O&G - PURCHASE #3 Gas Extraction Facility, Broomfield, Colorado

BROOMFIELD, Colorado, United States

Overview

EXTRACTION O&G - PURCHASE #3 is an operational gas extraction facility in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

EXTRACTION O&G - PURCHASE #3 is a gas extraction facility located in Broomfield, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and situated in Broomfield County, contributing to the region's natural gas supply infrastructure. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both natural gas and natural gas liquids extraction. The specific capacity and operating details are not publicly available, but typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale. Environmentally, the facility is located in an area with potential seismic and climate hazards common to the Rocky Mountain region. Proximity to populated areas in Broomfield necessitates adherence to safety and environmental regulations. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing contribution to local energy supply and economic activity.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in Broomfield, Colorado, an area with moderate seismic activity and exposure to climate hazards such as wildfires and extreme weather. Proximity to residential and commercial zones requires robust safety measures to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and transport. Regulatory oversight under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 addresses these environmental and safety concerns.

Frequently asked questions

EXTRACTION O&G - PURCHASE #3 is located in Broomfield, Colorado, United States, at NESE SEC 5 T1S R68W, zip code 80020.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.

The facility is currently operational.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and safety rules.

Environmental risks include potential groundwater contamination, air emissions, seismic activity, and proximity to populated areas. Regulatory frameworks aim to mitigate these through permitting and monitoring.

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