Overview
Nighthawk Production - Big Sky 14-11 is a gas extraction facility located in Lincoln County, Colorado, approximately 18.2 miles north of Genoa. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations.
Nighthawk Production - Big Sky 14-11 is a gas extraction facility situated in Lincoln County, Colorado, about 18.2 miles north of Genoa. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is part of the broader gas infrastructure network 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. Gas extraction facilities in Colorado typically involve drilling and production operations, with varying capacities depending on the well. The region is known for its oil and gas activity, particularly in the Denver-Julesburg Basin. This facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Lincoln County. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting downstream processing and distribution. The environmental context includes considerations of proximity to populated areas and adherence to state and federal regulations for emissions and water management.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Lincoln County, Colorado, with low population density. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality regulations and federal methane emission standards. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and water usage for hydraulic fracturing is a key environmental consideration. Seismic risk in the region is low, but pipeline integrity management is critical due to aging infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Lincoln County, Colorado, approximately 18.2 miles north of Genoa, at SESW SEC 11 T6S R54W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state air quality and water management rules.
Gas extraction in Colorado is subject to strict regulations on methane emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental standards.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in capacity, from small wells producing a few hundred thousand cubic feet per day to large operations exceeding 100 million cubic feet per day. This facility's specific capacity is not publicly listed.
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