Overview
FOUNDATION ENERGY - STATE 34-36-247 is a gas extraction facility located near Eckley, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
FOUNDATION ENERGY - STATE 34-36-247 is a gas extraction facility located in Yuma County, Colorado, approximately 4.4 miles west of Eckley. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant natural gas production. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids recovery. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission and distribution. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversees drilling and production operations, ensuring compliance with state-specific environmental and safety standards. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, feeding into regional gathering systems and processing plants. Its location in a rural agricultural area minimizes direct population exposure, though proximity to irrigation wells and livestock operations requires careful water management and emissions controls. The facility's role in the broader gas infrastructure network supports downstream power generation and industrial use.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid agricultural region of eastern Colorado, where water resources are critical for both farming and energy extraction. The area experiences low annual precipitation and is susceptible to drought, making water management a key environmental concern. The facility's operations involve potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and methane leakage, which are mitigated by state regulations requiring well integrity testing and emissions monitoring. The flat terrain and rural setting reduce the risk of population exposure, but the region is prone to occasional severe weather events like hailstorms and tornadoes.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Yuma County, Colorado, approximately 4.4 miles west of Eckley, at SWSE SEC 36 T2N R47W, with coordinates 40.091855 N, -102.575101 W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130. The facility extracts resources from the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules for drilling, production, and environmental protection.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado vary from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads. The Denver-Julesburg Basin hosts many medium-to-large operations with capacities ranging from a few million to over 100 million cubic feet per day.
Key risks include groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing, methane emissions, and water usage in a semi-arid area. Regulations require well casing integrity tests, emissions controls, and water recycling to mitigate these risks.
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