Overview
PATINA SPRAGUE 9-1 7 8 is a gas extraction facility located near Firestone, Colorado, operating under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
PATINA SPRAGUE 9-1 7 8 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 1.2 miles northeast of Firestone. The facility operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region in the United States. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS code 211130 indicates it is classified as a natural gas extraction operation. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region involve drilling and production wells, with associated gathering pipelines and processing equipment. The facility is situated in an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use, with proximity to populated areas such as Firestone. The operational status is active, contributing to the local energy supply. The environmental context includes considerations for air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance typical of gas extraction operations in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas activity. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone requires careful management of emissions and noise. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire risks. Groundwater protection and methane leakage are key environmental concerns for gas extraction operations in this area.
Frequently asked questions
PATINA SPRAGUE 9-1 7 8 is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 1.2 miles northeast of Firestone, with the address NE NE SEC9 T2N R67W, zip code 80621.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, operating under the NAICS code 211130 for natural gas extraction.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado are regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and must comply with federal PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions, water resources through hydraulic fracturing, and land use. Operators must follow state and federal environmental regulations to mitigate these impacts.
As a gas extraction facility, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, providing feedstock to processing plants and pipelines that deliver gas to consumers.
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