Overview
Industrial Gas Services - Hendershot #1 is an operational gas extraction facility in Briggsdale, Colorado. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Industrial Gas Services - Hendershot #1 is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas sector in the region. 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. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically involve drilling and well operations to extract natural gas from underground reservoirs. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and supports the broader gas infrastructure network in Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, serving both local and regional energy needs.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Weld County, Colorado, which is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas is limited, but the facility may be subject to seismic and climate hazard exposure typical of the Rocky Mountain region. Operating pressure and vintage are key risk factors for gas extraction facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Industrial Gas Services - Hendershot #1 is located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-specific rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Environmental risks include potential groundwater contamination, air emissions, and land disturbance. Facilities must follow environmental management plans to mitigate these impacts.
The facility supplies natural gas to the local grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in the region.
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