Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Guttersen ST T3N-R64W-S16 L01 Gas Extraction Facility, Evans Area, Colorado

EVANS AREA, Colorado, United States

Overview

Guttersen ST T3N-R64W-S16 L01 is an operational gas extraction facility in the Evans Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States. It is part of the region's active natural gas infrastructure.

Guttersen ST T3N-R64W-S16 L01 is a gas extraction facility located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, which is a key component of the local energy sector. Weld County is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a prolific oil and gas producing area. 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 is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). Typical operations involve drilling and extraction of natural gas, with associated gathering lines and processing facilities. The facility's location in a rural area of Weld County places it within a landscape of agricultural and energy development. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the natural gas supply chain, supporting local energy needs and broader regional markets. The site is part of a network of wells that help maintain energy security and economic activity in the region.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are a key environmental consideration. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of methane and volatile organic compounds. Proximity to agricultural areas requires careful management to minimize land use conflicts. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, though generally low, and climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in the Evans Area, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.230835, -104.563137.

It is a gas extraction facility, involved in the production of natural gas from underground reservoirs.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federally by PHMSA under 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety.

The facility is currently operational, indicating active natural gas production.

Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions and requires water management. Operators must comply with state regulations to mitigate environmental impacts.

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