Risk: Low Gas Extraction Operational

NOBLE - DEGENHART USX T6N-R62W-S17 L01 Gas Extraction Facility, Briggsdale, Colorado

BRIGGSDALE, Colorado, United States

Overview

NOBLE - DEGENHART USX T6N-R62W-S17 L01 is a gas extraction facility in Briggsdale, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

NOBLE - DEGENHART USX T6N-R62W-S17 L01 is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the regional gas infrastructure network in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing area. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction). The facility's scale is typical for the region, supporting local gas gathering and processing. This facility contributes to the gas supply chain in northeastern Colorado, serving industrial and residential energy needs. Its location in a rural area with low population density reduces certain operational risks, while the regulatory oversight ensures compliance with safety standards for gas extraction and transport.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low population density, which reduces potential exposure to populated areas. However, the area is prone to occasional seismic activity and extreme weather events such as blizzards and hailstorms, which could pose risks to gas infrastructure. The facility's proximity to agricultural land requires careful management of emissions and water use to minimize environmental impact.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NWNW SEC 17 T6N R62W.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of gas pipelines and extraction sites.

The facility is currently operational.

Colorado's gas extraction facilities range from small well sites to large processing plants. This facility is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a significant gas-producing region.

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