Merit Energy Company - Zarlengo 2 Gas Extraction Facility in Brighton, Colorado

Merit Energy Company - Zarlengo 2 is a gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. As a gas extraction plant, it is part of the upstream natural gas supply chain, processing raw natural gas from wells. 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 natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado are subject to state regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). The facility's location in Adams County places it within a region with significant oil and gas infrastructure. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy supply. The plant plays a role in the regional gas grid, supporting industrial and residential energy needs in the Denver metropolitan area.

The facility is located in an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional extreme weather events typical of the Colorado Front Range. Proximity to populated areas in Brighton and Denver requires adherence to safety protocols for gas extraction operations. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate careful water management and emissions controls.