Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Merit Energy Company - Linhart 4-33 Gas Extraction Facility, Evans, Colorado

EVANS, Colorado, United States

Overview

Merit Energy Company - Linhart 4-33 is an operational gas extraction facility in Evans, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

Merit Energy Company - Linhart 4-33 is a gas extraction facility located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional natural gas supply, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain 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 and integrity. As a gas extraction site, it is part of a network that typically includes wellheads, separation equipment, and gathering pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate activities related to natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Environmentally, the facility is situated in Weld County, an area with significant oil and gas activity. Proximity to populated areas like Evans requires adherence to setback regulations and safety protocols. The facility's role in the local gas grid supports energy delivery but also necessitates careful management of emissions and operational risks.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Proximity to the city of Evans and other populated areas increases the importance of safety measures such as setback distances and leak detection. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful water management and dust control during operations.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Evans, Weld County, Colorado, USA, at NW NW SEC 33 T5N R66W.

It is a gas extraction facility, involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).

The facility is currently operational.

NAICS 211112 covers natural gas liquid extraction, and 211130 covers natural gas extraction. These codes indicate the facility's primary activities in the gas extraction sector.

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