Merit Energy Company - Jillson Gas Extraction Facility, Frederick, Colorado

Merit Energy Company - Jillson is a gas extraction facility located in Frederick, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As an operational gas extraction site, it contributes to the local and national natural gas supply chain. The facility is classified under NAICS code 211130 for natural gas extraction. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve well drilling, completion, and production. The facility adheres to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas gathering and transmission lines. This facility plays a role in meeting energy demands in the Front Range urban corridor. Its location in Weld County places it in one of the most active oil and gas producing counties in the United States. The operational status indicates ongoing contribution to regional gas supply and economic activity.

The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and proximity to agricultural lands and residential communities. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to state and federal regulations addressing air emissions, water management, and land use. The site's location in a seismically stable region reduces earthquake-related risks, but potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection and methane leakage management.