Overview
HRM Resources II - Crystal Hubbs #1 is a gas extraction facility located near Denver, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT regulations. It serves the regional gas infrastructure network.
HRM Resources II - Crystal Hubbs #1 is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 10 miles northeast of Denver, Colorado, in Adams County. The facility is operational and contributes to the United States' natural gas supply chain, operating within the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both extraction and processing. Typical gas extraction facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin range from small to medium scale, often utilizing hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques. The facility is subject to Colorado's stringent state-level regulations on methane emissions and water management. Located in a region with significant oil and gas activity, the facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor. Its proximity to Denver underscores the importance of safe operations and adherence to setback requirements from populated areas. The facility's operational status contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Adams County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with a history of oil and gas development. Proximity to the Denver metropolitan area raises considerations regarding air quality, noise, and potential impacts on groundwater. Colorado's regulatory framework includes strict methane emission standards and water protection rules to mitigate environmental risks associated with gas extraction.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 10 miles northeast of Denver, Colorado, in Adams County, at SWNE SEC 22 T1S R63W.
It is a gas extraction facility, classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, involved in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction.
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) regarding methane emissions, water management, and setback distances.
The facility is currently operational.
As a gas extraction facility in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, it supplies natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in the Denver metropolitan area.
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