Overview
EXTRACTION OIL & GAS - ERTL 2,4-18 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It serves the local gas infrastructure network.
EXTRACTION OIL & GAS - ERTL 2,4-18 is a gas extraction facility located in Boulder County, Colorado, approximately 1.1 miles northeast of Boulder. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply. As part of the United States gas infrastructure, it operates under federal and state regulations. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often utilizing hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques. The facility is subject to PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for any associated gathering lines. Located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demand. Its proximity to Boulder, a populated area, necessitates adherence to strict operational and environmental standards. The facility's contribution to local gas supply supports residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the Front Range urban corridor.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Boulder County, Colorado, an area with a mix of urban and natural landscapes. Proximity to populated areas requires careful management of emissions and noise. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards include wildfires and occasional flooding. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the EPA ensures environmental compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Boulder County, Colorado, approximately 1.1 miles northeast of Boulder, with the address NW NW SEC 18 T1N R69W, postcode 80301.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the regional energy supply.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipelines.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, known for its Niobrara shale formation, and hosts numerous extraction facilities that supply natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor.
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