Great Western - Adams Aggregate #2, Brighton Area

Overview

Great Western - Adams Aggregate #2 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Brighton area of Adams County, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Great Western - Adams Aggregate #2 is a gas extraction facility located in the Brighton area of Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas sector within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for its oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and gathering lines typical of upstream operations in this region. This facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial gas demand in the Denver metropolitan area. Its location in Adams County places it within a region with active gas infrastructure development, balancing energy production with environmental stewardship.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional drought conditions. Proximity to populated areas like Brighton requires adherence to setback regulations and leak detection protocols to minimize risks. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate careful water management and emissions controls to protect local air and water quality.

Frequently asked questions

Great Western - Adams Aggregate #2 is located in the Brighton area of Adams County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.965259, -104.854316.

It is a gas extraction facility, part of the natural gas upstream sector, involved in the production of natural gas from wells.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).

The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas.

This facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's gas production network, supplying natural gas to local utilities and downstream pipelines serving the Denver metropolitan area.