Great Western - Tracy 1 Gas Extraction Facility, Brighton, Colorado

Great Western - Tracy 1 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 2.1 miles east of Brighton, Colorado, in Adams County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. Its location in the Rocky Mountain region places it within a network of gas infrastructure serving both local and interstate markets. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it likely involves wellhead processing and separation equipment to prepare raw natural gas for transmission. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate activities related to natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to populated areas near Brighton and potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The facility's role in the regional gas grid supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in Colorado and beyond. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the state's energy portfolio.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region with agricultural and suburban land use. Proximity to the South Platte River and groundwater aquifers necessitates careful management of produced water and potential spills. Air emissions from gas extraction, including methane and volatile organic compounds, are regulated under EPA standards. The area's climate, with occasional severe weather, poses operational risks that require robust infrastructure design.