TOP OPERATING COMPANY - DITIRRO #1-A Gas Extraction Facility, Brighton, Colorado

TOP OPERATING COMPANY - DITIRRO #1-A is a gas extraction facility situated in Weld County, Colorado, about 2 miles northwest of Brighton. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211112 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in upstream gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, it is part of a region with extensive oil and gas activity, characterized by moderate-scale operations typical of Colorado's gas fields. The facility contributes to local gas supply and economic activity in Weld County. Its location near Brighton, a growing urban area, underscores the importance of safety and environmental management in proximity to populated regions. The site's operational status reflects ongoing production in a key US gas-producing state.

The facility is located in an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional extreme weather events, including tornadoes and blizzards, which can pose risks to gas infrastructure. Proximity to Brighton and agricultural land requires careful management of emissions and water use to minimize environmental impact. The region's semi-arid climate also necessitates efficient water management in extraction processes.