Overview
EXTRACTION O&G - YOUNG 5-23, MC23-14D is an operational gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, United States. It serves the local natural gas supply chain under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
EXTRACTION O&G - YOUNG 5-23, MC23-14D is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, supporting energy needs in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it typically involves wellheads, separators, and gathering lines to process raw natural gas before it enters transmission pipelines. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Front Range area. Its location in a region with active oil and gas development underscores its significance in meeting local energy demand while adhering to state and federal safety standards.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region with proximity to residential areas in Erie, Colorado. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality and water protection regulations. The site's location near the Rocky Mountain Front Range may experience variable weather patterns, including winter storms, which can impact operations and necessitate robust safety measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States, at SWSW SEC 23 T1N R69W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from wells, processing it for entry into the pipeline system.
The operator is not publicly listed, but the facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.
Capacity varies widely; small to medium facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin often produce up to a few million cubic feet per day.
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