STRACHAN EXP - WICKSTROM TANK BATTE Gas Extraction Facility, Briggsdale, Colorado

STRACHAN EXP - WICKSTROM TANK BATTE is a gas extraction facility located in Briggsdale, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local gas infrastructure network in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas pipeline design, construction, and operation. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the broader natural gas supply chain in Colorado, a state with significant gas production activities. The facility's location in Weld County places it within an area of active gas extraction. Its role in the local gas grid supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users. The operational status indicates ongoing contribution to regional gas infrastructure.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Weld County, Colorado, which is part of the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate population exposure risks. The area experiences semi-arid climate conditions, with potential for drought and wildfire, which are relevant to gas infrastructure safety and operational continuity.