Overview
Foundation Energy - Blach 33-3 is a gas extraction facility located in the Eckley Area of Yuma County, Colorado, United States. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a key region for natural gas production.
Foundation Energy - Blach 33-3 is a gas extraction facility situated in the Eckley Area of Yuma County, Colorado. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region, which is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a significant hydrocarbon-producing area in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. This facility plays a role in the local energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial use in the region. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reflects the typical siting of gas extraction operations, which are often situated away from densely populated centers to manage risk and environmental impact.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Yuma County, Colorado, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks. Proximity to populated areas is minimal, reducing exposure risks. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality and water management standards.
Frequently asked questions
Foundation Energy - Blach 33-3 is located in the Eckley Area of Yuma County, Colorado, United States, with the address NWSE SEC 3 T1N R46W, postcode 80727.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and oil and gas commissions.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major sedimentary basin in Colorado and surrounding states, known for significant oil and natural gas production, including from facilities like Foundation Energy - Blach 33-3.
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