Overview
UNITED STATES EXP. - DANFORD 1 13-31 is an operational gas extraction facility in Aurora, Colorado, USA. It operates under federal and state regulations for natural gas production.
UNITED STATES EXP. - DANFORD 1 13-31 is a gas extraction facility located in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with significant natural gas activity. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). These bodies enforce standards for well construction, emissions, and water management. Typical gas extraction facilities in this region use hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight gas formations. The scale of such facilities varies, with production rates often ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million cubic feet per day. As part of the broader gas infrastructure network, this facility contributes to the supply of natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use in the Denver metropolitan area. Its location near Aurora underscores the integration of energy production with urban environments, necessitating careful environmental management and community engagement.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water availability is a key environmental concern. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to the Denver metropolitan area increases the importance of managing noise, traffic, and potential groundwater impacts. The area is also subject to occasional drought conditions, which can stress water resources used in extraction processes.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.826817, -104.487369.
It is an operational gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130.
Gas extraction in Colorado is regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), covering well construction, emissions, water management, and land use.
Facilities in this basin typically produce from a few hundred thousand to several million cubic feet of natural gas per day, using advanced drilling and completion techniques.
Operations can impact air quality through emissions and water resources through usage and potential contamination. Regulatory oversight aims to minimize these impacts through permits and monitoring.
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