Overview
PRIMA OIL & GAS CO - 066503-NESE-BATT is an operational gas extraction facility in Eaton, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
PRIMA OIL & GAS CO - 066503-NESE-BATT is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the regional natural gas supply network. As part of the gas extraction sector, it contributes to the energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain region. The facility operates under 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 Colorado are medium-scale operations, often associated with the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States. The facility plays a role in local gas supply, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in northern Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it within a region with significant gas infrastructure, including gathering lines and processing plants, which are essential for delivering natural gas to downstream markets.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area of Weld County, Colorado, where gas extraction operations are common. Proximity to populated areas like Eaton requires adherence to safety regulations regarding well spacing and pressure management. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire, which can pose operational risks. Seismic activity in the area is generally low, but induced seismicity from injection wells is a monitored concern.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.513828, -104.642067.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin, contributing to the regional energy supply.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which set standards for gas pipeline design, construction, and operation.
Colorado has extensive gas infrastructure, with many extraction sites in Weld County. This facility is part of a network that supplies gas to local utilities and interstate pipelines.
Common concerns include methane emissions, water usage, induced seismicity, and impacts on air quality. Operators must comply with state and federal environmental regulations.
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