Overview
Foundation Energy - Thomas 13-34 is a gas extraction facility located in Yuma County, Colorado, approximately 8.3 miles southeast of Eckley. The facility is operational and supports natural gas production in the region.
Foundation Energy - Thomas 13-34 is a gas extraction facility situated in Yuma County, Colorado, about 8.3 miles southeast of Eckley. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the natural gas supply chain, feeding into local gathering systems and interstate pipelines. The facility operates under U.S. regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado are subject to state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both raw gas and natural gas liquids production. Environmentally, the facility is located in a rural agricultural area of eastern Colorado, with low population density. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction operations must manage water usage and potential emissions. The facility's role in the local energy grid supports regional energy needs and economic activity in Yuma County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural agricultural region of eastern Colorado, characterized by low population density and semi-arid climate. Gas extraction operations in this area must address water management for hydraulic fracturing and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. Proximity to agricultural land requires careful management to minimize impacts on soil and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
Foundation Energy - Thomas 13-34 is located in Yuma County, Colorado, approximately 8.3 miles southeast of Eckley, at NWSW SEC 34 T1N R45W.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies such as PHMSA for pipeline safety, following DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The facility operates in a rural agricultural area, requiring careful management of water use, air emissions, and land disturbance to minimize impacts on local ecosystems and farming activities.
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