Overview
Great Western - Larson 20-11, 20-12 Batt is a gas extraction facility in Eaton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Great Western - Larson 20-11, 20-12 Batt is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As a gas extraction plant, it processes natural gas from nearby wells, contributing to the regional energy supply. 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. The plant's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate it is involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, with capacities often between 10 and 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd). The facility plays a role in the local gas infrastructure network, supporting energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial users in northern Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it in an area with significant agricultural and energy activity, contributing to the economic base of the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural area with low population density, reducing immediate exposure risks. However, gas extraction operations can involve emissions and water usage. The region experiences occasional seismic activity, which is a consideration for pipeline integrity. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and state agencies helps manage environmental and safety impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at NWNW SEC 20 T7N R66W.
It is a gas extraction plant that processes natural gas from wells in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, contributing to the regional gas supply.
The facility is currently operational.
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 (COGCC).
Gas extraction plants in this region typically have capacities ranging from 10 to 100 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd), depending on the scale of operations.
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