Merit Energy Company - Crutchley 33-10 Gas Extraction Facility, Erie, Colorado

Merit Energy Company - Crutchley 33-10 is a gas extraction facility located in Erie, Weld County, Colorado. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for its natural gas production. As a gas extraction plant, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. 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 NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate activities related to natural gas extraction and support activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve wellhead operations, separation, and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The facility's location in Weld County places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity. Its operational status contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity. The proximity to Erie, a growing community, underscores the importance of safety and environmental management in gas extraction operations.

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to state and federal regulations addressing air emissions, water management, and well integrity. The proximity to populated areas like Erie requires careful monitoring of potential impacts such as noise, traffic, and air quality. Colorado has specific rules for methane emissions and groundwater protection that apply to gas extraction facilities.