PETROSHARE - STERKEL 21-1/BEISEL 42-1 Gas Extraction Facility, Brighton, Colorado

PETROSHARE - STERKEL 21-1/BEISEL 42-1 is a gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin. This basin is a prolific hydrocarbon province, and the facility contributes to the region's natural gas supply. The plant is classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in both gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules. Typical gas extraction operations in this area involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight gas formations. The plant's location in Adams County places it within a mixed urban and agricultural landscape, with proximity to Denver's metropolitan area. As part of the local gas infrastructure, this facility supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Front Range region. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to the grid, while adherence to regulatory frameworks helps manage environmental and safety risks associated with gas extraction.

The facility is situated in an area with a semi-arid climate and is near the South Platte River, which supports local agriculture and ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas like Brighton and Denver requires careful management of emissions, water use, and noise. Seismic activity in Colorado is generally low, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection is a monitored concern. The region's air quality is subject to federal and state oversight, particularly for ozone precursors from oil and gas operations.