Overview
PATINA SHIVERS GU 2-29 W29-6D 4 JI is an operational gas extraction facility in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas infrastructure.
PATINA SHIVERS GU 2-29 W29-6D 4 JI is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near the city of Fort Lupton. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction activities. As part of the United States' extensive gas infrastructure, it contributes to the region's energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern pipeline safety and gas transmission. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often utilizing hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques to access tight gas formations. Located in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, this facility plays a role in the local gas supply chain, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in the Front Range area. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River, requiring adherence to state and federal regulations for water management and air quality.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant agricultural activity and proximity to the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this region are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality and water management regulations. The local environment includes semi-arid plains and river corridors, where potential impacts from gas extraction include water usage, methane emissions, and land disturbance. Regulatory oversight by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, near the city of Fort Lupton, at coordinates 40.110691, -104.808319.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces raw natural gas from underground reservoirs, which is then processed and transported via pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state regulations from the COGCC.
Facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin range from small to medium scale, with production capacities often between 1 and 50 million cubic feet per day.
Potential impacts include water usage, methane emissions, and land disturbance. Colorado regulations require monitoring and mitigation measures to protect air and water quality.
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