Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

SRC Energy, Inc. - Milne T6N-R65W-S8 L01 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

EATON, Colorado, United States

Overview

SRC Energy, Inc. operates a gas extraction facility near Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County. The site is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region.

SRC Energy, Inc. - Milne T6N-R65W-S8 L01 is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Colorado, within Weld County. The facility is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, one of the most prolific oil and gas regions in the United States. It is currently operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 and 211130, indicating natural gas extraction and natural gas liquid 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 gas pipeline safety. Colorado's state regulations, including those from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), also apply. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region use hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. This facility contributes to the natural gas supply for the region, supporting local energy needs and industrial activity. Its location in Weld County places it within a dense network of oil and gas infrastructure, with proximity to agricultural and residential areas. The facility's role in the broader gas grid helps meet demand for heating, electricity generation, and industrial processes.

Environmental context

The facility is located in an area with a semi-arid climate and is near agricultural land and the town of Eaton. Proximity to populated areas and water resources necessitates careful management of emissions and water use. The region is subject to occasional seismic activity, though risks are generally low. Regulatory oversight by the COGCC and federal agencies addresses potential environmental impacts.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Eaton, Colorado, in Weld County, within the Denver-Julesburg Basin.

It is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas and natural gas liquids from underground formations.

Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and federal agencies like PHMSA under 49 CFR Part 192.

The facility supplies natural gas to the regional grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in northern Colorado.

Key considerations include water management, air emissions, and proximity to populated areas, all subject to state and federal environmental regulations.

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