Overview
PROSPECT ENERGY - KRAUSE TANK BATTERY is a gas extraction facility located near Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas infrastructure.
PROSPECT ENERGY - KRAUSE TANK BATTERY is a gas extraction facility situated in Larimer County, Colorado, approximately 4.2 miles northeast of Fort Collins. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. As a gas extraction site in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and integrity. The facility's location in Colorado places it within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Typical extraction operations involve wellheads, separators, and tank batteries for temporary storage before transport. The environmental context includes proximity to the Front Range urban corridor, with Fort Collins being a growing city. Operations are subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) regarding air quality, water protection, and setback distances. The facility contributes to regional energy supply while operating within a densely populated area, necessitating robust safety and monitoring practices.
Environmental context
Located near the Front Range urban corridor, this facility operates in a region with increasing population density and air quality concerns. Colorado's regulatory framework requires emissions controls and groundwater monitoring. The facility's proximity to Fort Collins necessitates adherence to setback rules and emergency response planning, typical for gas extraction sites in populated areas.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Fort Collins, Colorado, at the intersection of Highway 14 and US Highway 287, approximately 4.2 miles northeast of the city.
It is a gas extraction facility involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), including air quality, water protection, and setback requirements.
The facility is subject to Colorado's environmental regulations, which include emissions controls, groundwater monitoring, and emergency response planning due to its proximity to the Fort Collins urban area.
Facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin range from small well pads to larger tank batteries. The Krause Tank Battery is a mid-scale operation typical of the region, supporting multiple wells.
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