Overview
Renegade Oil & Gas - Thornburg is an operational gas extraction facility in Bennett, Colorado, USA. It serves the Adams County area under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Renegade Oil & Gas - Thornburg is a gas extraction facility located in Bennett, Colorado, within Adams County. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure in the United States. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The facility is situated in a region with a history of oil and gas development, and its operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations. The plant's NAICS codes (211112 and 211130) indicate involvement in natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. Typical gas extraction facilities in Colorado operate with capacities ranging from small to medium scale, depending on the resource base and infrastructure. The facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain, supporting industrial and residential demand in the Denver metropolitan area. Its location in Bennett places it within a region that balances energy production with agricultural and suburban land use. The plant's operational status ensures continued contribution to the state's gas infrastructure network.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water availability and land use are key environmental considerations. Proximity to populated areas and agricultural zones requires careful management of emissions and potential leaks. The area is subject to occasional seismic activity, which is a factor in pipeline integrity management. Climate hazards such as drought and wildfires may also influence operational risk.
Frequently asked questions
Renegade Oil & Gas - Thornburg is located in Bennett, Adams County, Colorado, USA, at NE NW SEC 24 T3S R63W.
It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, contributing to the regional energy supply.
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.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas extraction facilities vary widely in capacity, from small wells producing a few million cubic feet per day to large operations exceeding 100 million cubic feet per day. The specific capacity of this facility is not publicly listed.
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