Great Western - Newlander 'G' Unit #1 | Gas Extraction Facility in Brighton Area, Colorado

Great Western - Newlander 'G' Unit #1 is a gas extraction facility located in the Brighton area of Adams County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, supporting local energy infrastructure and industrial activity. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas gathering and transmission. Colorado's regulatory framework includes stringent well construction and emissions rules, reflecting the state's active oil and gas oversight. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is known for its tight gas and coalbed methane production, with typical well capacities ranging from 0.5 to 5 million cubic feet per day. This facility plays a role in the regional gas grid, supplying natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location near populated areas necessitates robust safety and environmental management practices to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction and transport.

The facility is situated in the South Platte River watershed, an area with mixed agricultural and suburban land use. Proximity to the Denver metropolitan area increases sensitivity to air quality and groundwater impacts. Colorado's semi-arid climate and occasional drought conditions heighten the importance of water management in hydraulic fracturing operations. Local seismic activity is low, but the region experiences occasional tornadoes and hailstorms that could affect surface infrastructure.