Overview
FOUNDATION ENERGY -HAZLET B1 & B2 is a gas extraction facility in Commerce City, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
FOUNDATION ENERGY -HAZLET B1 & B2 is a gas extraction facility located in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply chain. Commerce City is part of the Denver metropolitan area, a region with significant oil and gas activity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. In Colorado, gas extraction facilities typically range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying by site. This facility plays a role in the local energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Denver area. Its location in an urbanized county requires adherence to safety and environmental standards to mitigate risks associated with proximity to populated areas.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Commerce City, an area with a mix of industrial and residential zones. Proximity to populated areas necessitates robust safety measures and compliance with Colorado's air quality regulations. The region is subject to seismic activity, though generally low, and experiences variable climate conditions including potential for wildfires, which can affect gas infrastructure operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.956558, -104.578071.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the regional energy supply.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Facilities in the Denver area range from small to medium scale, with capacities often in the range of tens to hundreds of million standard cubic feet per day.
The facility follows US federal and state safety regulations, including pipeline integrity management, leak detection, and emergency response plans, to mitigate risks from high-pressure operations and proximity to populated areas.
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