EXTRACTION O&G - STATE OF COLO 43-16 Gas Extraction Facility, BRICK CENTER AREA, Colorado

EXTRACTION O&G - STATE OF COLO 43-16 is a gas extraction facility located in the BRICK CENTER AREA of Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region with significant oil and gas activity, particularly in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, contributing to local and regional energy markets. 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. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically range from small to medium scale, often associated with horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques common in the region. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Environmentally, the facility is located in a semi-arid region with proximity to agricultural and suburban areas. The operational status suggests ongoing gas production, which contributes to the local economy but also requires adherence to state and federal environmental regulations regarding air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. The facility's grid role is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure that supplies heating, electricity generation, and industrial feedstocks.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water availability and air quality are key environmental considerations. Gas extraction activities in this area are subject to state regulations on methane emissions and water management. The proximity to populated areas like the BRICK CENTER AREA necessitates careful monitoring of operational safety and environmental impact.