Overview
MERIT ENERGY - DEGENHART 13, SMITH LANE is a natural gas extraction facility in Brighton, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
MERIT ENERGY - DEGENHART 13, SMITH LANE is a natural gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a key area for natural gas production in the United States. 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 involves wellhead operations and initial processing before gas enters transmission pipelines. The NAICS codes 211112 and 211130 indicate natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. This facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial gas demand in the Brighton area and broader Colorado Front Range. Its location in a semi-urban setting requires adherence to safety protocols to manage risks associated with proximity to populated areas.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-urban area near Brighton, Colorado, where natural gas extraction operations must manage environmental impacts such as air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. The region's semi-arid climate and proximity to the South Platte River necessitate careful water management and adherence to state and federal environmental regulations. Seismic risk in this area is low, but operational safety measures address potential hazards from high-pressure equipment.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.989207, -104.918930.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the regional gas supply infrastructure.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for pipeline design, construction, and operation to ensure safety.
The facility is operational, indicating active gas extraction activities.
NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) classify the facility's primary activities in extracting and processing natural gas and associated liquids.
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