Overview
PETROSHARE - TSUZUKI 1 is an operational gas extraction facility in Brighton, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
PETROSHARE - TSUZUKI 1 is a gas extraction facility located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant natural gas production. As a gas extraction site, it contributes to the local energy 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 codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its role in both extraction and processing. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on well productivity. Environmental considerations for this facility include proximity to populated areas like Brighton and potential impacts on air quality and water resources. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with agricultural activity necessitates careful management of emissions and water usage. Its role in the regional gas grid supports local energy needs and industrial operations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Adams County, Colorado, an area with a mix of agricultural and urban land use. Proximity to Brighton (population ~40,000) raises considerations for noise, air emissions, and traffic. The semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for agriculture highlight the importance of water management in gas extraction operations. Seismic risk in the region is low, but well integrity and methane leakage are key environmental concerns.
Frequently asked questions
PETROSHARE - TSUZUKI 1 is located in Brighton, Adams County, Colorado, United States, at NENE SEC 28 T1S R67W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA for pipelines, following DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Facilities in the basin range from small to medium scale, with production rates varying from a few hundred to several thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.
The facility contributes to local energy supply and employment but requires careful management of emissions, water use, and traffic to minimize impacts on nearby Brighton.
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