Overview
Renegade Oil & Gas - Champlin 126 Amoco B is a gas extraction facility located in Bennett, Colorado, USA. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Renegade Oil & Gas - Champlin 126 Amoco B is a gas extraction facility situated approximately 4.7 miles southeast of Bennett, Colorado, in Arapahoe County. The facility is operational and contributes to the natural gas supply in the region. As a gas extraction site, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the gas infrastructure network. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe transportation of natural gas. The NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate its involvement in both extraction and processing activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado range from small to medium scale, often utilizing conventional drilling and wellhead compression technologies. The environmental context includes proximity to populated areas, as Bennett is a growing community. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including air quality permits and water management practices. Its role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Denver metropolitan area.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water availability and air quality are key environmental considerations. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The site's proximity to Bennett and other communities necessitates adherence to setback requirements and emission controls. Seismic risk in the area is low, but climate hazards such as drought and wildfires may pose operational challenges.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 4.7 miles southeast of Bennett, Colorado, in Arapahoe County, USA.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the energy supply in the region.
Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level environmental and drilling regulations enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in scale, from small wells producing a few hundred thousand cubic feet per day to large operations exceeding 100 million cubic feet per day. The scale depends on the reservoir characteristics and infrastructure.
Gas extraction can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Operators must implement mitigation measures such as emission controls and water recycling to minimize environmental impact.
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