Overview
EXTRACTION OIL & GAS - HORST BATTERY is an operational gas extraction facility in the Firestone area, Weld County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
EXTRACTION OIL & GAS - HORST BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Its location in the Denver-Julesburg Basin places it within a major oil and gas producing 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 and gas transmission. As a gas extraction battery, it likely includes separation, dehydration, and compression equipment typical for processing raw natural gas from wells. The scale of operations is consistent with medium-sized facilities in the region. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Colorado, supporting local energy needs and downstream infrastructure. Its proximity to the Firestone area requires adherence to safety protocols for populated zones. The facility's role in gas extraction aligns with the broader energy profile of Weld County, a leading county for natural gas production in the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone necessitates careful management of emissions and safety risks. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require attention to water resources and air quality. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA and state-level Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules addresses these environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Firestone area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.121329, -104.888510.
It is a gas extraction facility that processes raw natural gas from wells, likely involving separation, dehydration, and compression.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with Colorado state oil and gas rules.
Facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin range from small wellhead batteries to large central processing plants, with capacities varying from a few million to hundreds of million cubic feet per day.
It supports local energy supply and employment, but requires safety measures due to proximity to populated areas, including emission controls and emergency response planning.
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