Overview
FOUNDATION ENERGY- CHAMPLIN 73 AMOCO B is a gas extraction facility located in Bennett, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
FOUNDATION ENERGY- CHAMPLIN 73 AMOCO B is a gas extraction facility situated in Adams County, Colorado, approximately 9 miles northeast of Bennett. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for its 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, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead operations and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility contributes to the regional energy infrastructure, supporting local and national gas supply. Its location in a rural area near Bennett minimizes proximity to dense populations, reducing certain operational risks. The facility's role in the broader gas network underscores its importance in meeting energy demands in Colorado and beyond.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water availability and land use are key environmental considerations. Gas extraction operations can impact local air quality through emissions and may require water management for hydraulic fracturing. The area's seismic activity is low, but well integrity and methane leakage are monitored under state and federal regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Adams County, Colorado, approximately 9 miles northeast of Bennett, with coordinates 39.855079 N, -104.289240 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas rules.
It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin production network, supplying natural gas to regional pipelines and contributing to national energy supply.
Key concerns include methane emissions, water usage for hydraulic fracturing, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with state air quality and water management regulations.
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