Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

SRC Energy, Inc. - #10784100 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

EATON, 1.7 MI S OF, Colorado, United States

Overview

SRC Energy, Inc. operates a gas extraction facility near Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The plant is operational and supports natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

SRC Energy, Inc. - #10784100 is a gas extraction facility located approximately 1.7 miles south of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The plant is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas liquid extraction and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation's 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site, it typically involves wellheads, separators, and gathering pipelines to process raw natural gas. The scale of operations is consistent with regional production in the basin, which is known for its extensive horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. Environmentally, the facility is located in an agricultural and rural area of Weld County, with proximity to the South Platte River basin. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction activities are subject to Colorado's stringent air quality and water management regulations. The plant contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in the region.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a semi-arid agricultural region of Weld County, Colorado, near the South Platte River. Gas extraction operations in this area are subject to Colorado's air quality regulations, including methane emission controls, and water management requirements to protect groundwater resources. The proximity to populated areas and agricultural land necessitates careful monitoring of fugitive emissions and potential water contamination risks.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located approximately 1.7 miles south of Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County, with coordinates 40.489632 N, -104.722969 W.

This is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130.

The facility is currently operational, contributing to natural gas production in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), with additional oversight from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for air and water quality. Pipeline safety is governed by PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

Gas extraction in Weld County can affect air quality through methane emissions and water resources through potential contamination. Colorado has implemented strict regulations for methane capture and water recycling to mitigate these impacts.

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