EXTRACTION O&G - YOUNG MC23-11D, 12D Gas Extraction Facility, Erie, Colorado

EXTRACTION O&G - YOUNG MC23-11D, 12D is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local gas infrastructure network 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 utilize hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies to access natural gas reserves in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location near populated areas necessitates adherence to stringent safety and environmental protocols to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction operations.

The facility is situated in the Front Range region of Colorado, an area with a mix of urban development and agricultural land. Proximity to populated areas like Erie requires careful management of emissions, noise, and water usage. The region's semi-arid climate and occasional drought conditions heighten the importance of water conservation and groundwater protection in gas extraction operations.