Overview
PRIMA OIL & GAS CO - 066511-NESE-BATT is an operational gas extraction facility in Eaton, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
PRIMA OIL & GAS CO - 066511-NESE-BATT is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas production, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. Gas extraction in Colorado typically involves wells targeting the Niobrara and Codell formations, with production tied to local gathering systems and processing plants. As part of the Weld County gas infrastructure, this facility supports local energy supply and economic activity. Its location in a rural area near Eaton reduces population density risks, though proximity to agricultural land requires careful environmental management to minimize surface impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low annual precipitation. Gas extraction activities may affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The area's agricultural land use requires careful water management to avoid contamination of groundwater resources. Seismic risk in this region is low, but the facility must comply with state regulations for well integrity and emissions control.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at NESE SEC 11 T6N R65W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs, contributing to the local energy supply.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with Colorado state oil and gas rules.
Weld County is a major natural gas producing region in Colorado, with thousands of wells targeting the Niobrara formation. Facilities range from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through potential contamination. Operators must comply with state regulations for emissions control, water management, and well integrity.
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