Overview
MERIT ENERGY CO - GREGERSON/HALL is a gas extraction facility in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin's active natural gas infrastructure.
MERIT ENERGY CO - GREGERSON/HALL is a gas extraction facility located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, serving the broader energy needs of the United States. Its location in Weld County places it in one of the most active oil and gas producing counties in the country. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas extraction site, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. The NAICS code 211130 indicates it is classified as natural gas extraction, typically involving wells and gathering infrastructure. This facility plays a role in supplying natural gas to local and regional markets, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its operations are part of the larger Denver-Julesburg Basin, which has seen significant development in recent years. The facility's proximity to the Firestone area underscores the integration of energy extraction with suburban and agricultural landscapes, requiring careful management of environmental and community impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Gas extraction operations in this region must manage potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and soil from drilling and production activities. The proximity to populated areas like Firestone necessitates robust safety measures to mitigate risks from gas leaks or operational incidents, especially given the region's susceptibility to occasional seismic events from both natural and induced sources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Firestone area of Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.155067, -104.949012.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from wells, which is then processed and transported via pipelines to end users.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and Colorado state regulations from the COGCC, covering well construction, emissions, and safety.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions, water resources through hydraulic fracturing, and land use. Colorado has strict regulations to minimize these impacts, including methane capture requirements.
Facilities in this basin range from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads producing millions of cubic feet per day. The basin is a major source of natural gas for the U.S.
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