Overview
FOUNDATION ENERGY - HILLTOP 22-5 is a gas extraction facility located near Eckley, Colorado, USA. It operates in Yuma County and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
FOUNDATION ENERGY - HILLTOP 22-5 is a gas extraction facility situated in Yuma County, Colorado, approximately 7.7 miles south of Eckley. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction (211111) and natural gas liquid extraction (211130). As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility contributes to the region's significant natural gas production. 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. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques to access tight gas formations. The scale of operations is consistent with medium-sized gas extraction sites in the region, focusing on natural gas liquids and methane recovery. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a semi-arid agricultural area with low population density. The primary environmental considerations include water management for hydraulic fracturing, methane emissions control, and land use impacts. The facility's role in the local energy grid supports regional energy independence and provides feedstock for downstream processing plants.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid agricultural region with low population density, reducing immediate human exposure risks. However, gas extraction activities involve water usage, potential groundwater contamination, and methane leakage. The area is subject to occasional drought and wildfire risks, which can impact operations. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Eckley, Colorado, in Yuma County, approximately 7.7 miles south of Eckley at coordinates 39.999332, -102.441967.
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 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Key concerns include water usage and disposal, methane emissions, and land disturbance. The semi-arid climate and agricultural setting require careful water management and air quality controls.
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