Overview
HRM Resources II - Baughman Farms 2-31 is a gas extraction facility located in Adams County, Colorado, approximately 18.3 miles northeast of Bennett. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
HRM Resources II - Baughman Farms 2-31 is a gas extraction facility situated in Adams County, Colorado, about 18.3 miles northeast of Bennett. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas extraction and support activities. It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As a gas extraction site, 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 facility's location in a rural area near Bennett suggests it may be part of a network of wells feeding into regional gas gathering systems. Typical gas extraction in Colorado involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, though specific techniques at this site are not detailed. The facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Adams County. Its proximity to agricultural land and rural communities requires adherence to environmental and safety standards to mitigate risks such as groundwater contamination or air emissions. The site's operational status indicates ongoing production supporting regional gas infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado with agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas and groundwater resources necessitates careful management of extraction activities. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, which may pose risks to well integrity. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies helps mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Adams County, Colorado, approximately 18.3 miles northeast of Bennett, at coordinates 39.918553 N, -104.131217 W.
It is a gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS codes 211112 (natural gas extraction) and 211130 (support activities for oil and gas operations).
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).
The facility is currently operational, indicating ongoing gas extraction activities.
Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air quality management, and seismic risk. The facility is subject to federal and state regulations to minimize impacts on nearby agricultural and residential areas.
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