Overview
PATINA OIL & GAS - NORDSTROM 4-6, MA 6-5 is an operational gas extraction facility in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
PATINA OIL & GAS - NORDSTROM 4-6, MA 6-5 is a gas extraction facility located in Broomfield, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant oil and gas activity. Its location in Broomfield places it within a suburban area near the Denver metropolitan area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas infrastructure. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region employ hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling technologies. As part of the regional gas infrastructure, this facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the Front Range urban corridor. Its proximity to populated areas necessitates robust safety and environmental management practices. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing contribution to local energy needs and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Broomfield, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, an area with a history of oil and gas development. Proximity to the Denver metropolitan area increases population density and potential exposure risks. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions and is subject to occasional seismic activity, which are relevant factors for gas extraction operations. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies addresses environmental and safety concerns.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Broomfield, Colorado, United States, in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
It is an operational gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies, including PHMSA for pipelines and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas infrastructure.
Facilities in this basin vary from small to large, often using hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. Many are part of larger field developments.
It supplies natural gas to the Front Range urban corridor, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs.
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