Overview
EXTRACTION O&G - WAGNER 14-13 is a gas extraction facility in Brighton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It supports natural gas supply in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
EXTRACTION O&G - WAGNER 14-13 is a gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas extraction and support activities. It serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure network. 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 and gas transmission. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado involve wellhead operations, gathering lines, and processing equipment to prepare natural gas for transport. The scale of such facilities varies, but they often contribute to local and regional gas supply. This facility plays a role in the broader gas infrastructure of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most active oil and gas regions in the United States. Its operational status supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Brighton area and beyond. The facility's location in Weld County places it within a region with significant gas extraction activity, contributing to the state's energy economy.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Brighton requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction operations must manage water usage and potential groundwater impacts. Seismic activity in Colorado is generally low, but induced seismicity from disposal wells is a monitored concern. The facility's operational practices are subject to state and federal environmental oversight.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Brighton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at SWSW4 SEC13 T1S R65W, with coordinates 39.959952, -104.618124.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, supporting the regional gas supply chain.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), including well construction, emissions, and water management standards.
Facilities in this basin range from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads with processing equipment, often producing tens of millions of cubic feet per day.
Operations must manage air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment enforces air quality permits, and operators implement best practices to minimize impacts on nearby communities and ecosystems.
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