Overview
Foundation Energy - Blach 43-3 is a gas extraction facility located in the Eckley Area, Yuma County, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Foundation Energy - Blach 43-3 is a gas extraction facility situated in the Eckley Area of Yuma County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a key producing area in the Rocky Mountain 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 site, it typically involves wellhead operations and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate a focus on both natural gas and associated liquids. This facility plays a role in meeting local and regional energy demands. Its location in a rural agricultural county minimizes proximity to dense populations, reducing certain operational risks. The facility's contribution to the natural gas grid supports downstream power generation, industrial use, and residential heating in Colorado and beyond.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid agricultural region of eastern Colorado, where water resources are limited and land use is primarily farming and ranching. Gas extraction activities may involve hydraulic fracturing and water management, which require careful handling to protect groundwater. The area experiences low seismic activity, reducing earthquake-related risks to infrastructure. Proximity to populated areas is low, but pipeline corridors and well pads must be managed to prevent soil erosion and habitat disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Foundation Energy - Blach 43-3 is located in the Eckley Area of Yuma County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates 40.081356 N, -102.494613 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines and extraction equipment.
Colorado's gas extraction facilities range from small well sites to large multi-well pads. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major producing area with thousands of active wells.
The facility provides natural gas for heating, power generation, and industrial use, supporting the local economy and energy security. Operations are managed to minimize environmental impact.
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