Overview
EXTRACTION OIL & GAS - BOX ELDER HH 22-3 is an operational gas extraction facility in Brighton, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
EXTRACTION OIL & GAS - BOX ELDER HH 22-3 is a gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Colorado, within Adams County. The facility is operational and serves the local gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Its NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. The facility's scale is typical for a mid-continent gas extraction site, contributing to regional supply. Environmental considerations include proximity to populated areas in Brighton and exposure to seismic and climate hazards typical of the Colorado Front Range. The facility's role in the gas grid supports local energy needs and downstream industrial consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to Brighton's residential zones requires careful management of operational pressures and emissions. The region experiences moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather, which are factored into facility design and safety protocols.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Brighton, Colorado, United States, in Adams County.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the regional gas supply.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation.
Gas extraction in Brighton involves managing emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Operators follow state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate impacts.
As a gas extraction site, it supplies raw natural gas to processing plants and pipelines, supporting downstream energy generation and industrial use.
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