Overview
HOWELL T4N-R64W-S32 L01 is an operational gas extraction facility in Evans Area, Colorado, United States. It is situated in Weld County, a key region for natural gas production.
HOWELL T4N-R64W-S32 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 supply, supporting local energy infrastructure. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. In Colorado, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) oversees drilling and production activities. Typical gas extraction in this region involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. As part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility plays a role in meeting regional energy demands. Its location in a rural area of Weld County reduces proximity to dense populations, though ongoing monitoring for emissions and groundwater protection is standard practice.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are a key environmental consideration. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to state regulations on water use and methane emissions. The site's rural setting reduces direct impact on populated areas, but local air quality and groundwater monitoring are important due to the density of nearby wells.
Frequently asked questions
HOWELL T4N-R64W-S32 L01 is located in the Evans Area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NWSE SEC 32 T4N R64W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, contributing to the regional energy supply.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA, with rules covering well construction, water management, and methane emissions.
The facility is subject to environmental regulations that manage air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Its rural location reduces direct impact on populated areas.
Weld County is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the U.S., with thousands of active wells producing natural gas and oil.
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