Overview
Merit Energy Company - Cottonwood is a gas extraction facility in Erie, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Merit Energy Company - Cottonwood is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, supporting local energy infrastructure. The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas gathering and transmission. As a gas extraction site, it typically involves wellheads, separators, and gathering lines. The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region, with extensive midstream infrastructure. Environmental considerations include proximity to populated areas like Erie, which has seen rapid residential growth. The facility's location in a seismically stable region reduces certain risks, but methane emissions and water usage are typical concerns for gas extraction operations in Colorado.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to the town of Erie, which has experienced suburban expansion, raises considerations regarding noise, air quality, and potential well integrity issues. Colorado's regulatory framework includes strict methane emission rules and groundwater protection requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado, United States, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from wells, which is then processed and transported via pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with Colorado state oil and gas rules.
The Denver-Julesburg Basin is a major oil and gas producing region in Colorado, with extensive infrastructure for gas gathering, processing, and transmission.
The facility is near Erie, a growing residential area, so it must comply with Colorado's setback and emission regulations to minimize community impact.
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