PATINA VARRA COS 31-6L Gas Extraction Facility, Firestone, Colorado

PATINA VARRA COS 31-6L is a gas extraction facility located in Firestone, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region known for significant oil and gas activity. As a gas extraction plant, 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 Natural Gas Extraction. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region range from small to medium scale, often producing several million cubic feet per day. Located in Weld County, one of the most productive oil and gas counties in the US, this facility contributes to the local energy infrastructure. Its proximity to Firestone, a town with a growing population, underscores the importance of safety and environmental management in gas extraction operations. The facility's grid role involves supplying natural gas to downstream processing and distribution networks.

The facility is located in an area with a semi-arid climate and is part of the South Platte River watershed. Proximity to populated areas like Firestone requires careful management of emissions and water usage. Seismic activity in Colorado is generally low, but the region is subject to occasional induced seismicity from oil and gas operations. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater, which are regulated under state and federal laws.