UNITED STATES EXPL - CARLSON 2 32-33 Gas Extraction Facility, Bennett, Colorado

UNITED STATES EXPL - CARLSON 2 32-33 is a gas extraction facility located in Bennett, Adams County, Colorado. It operates within the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a region with extensive natural gas infrastructure. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211130, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. The facility is subject to US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines. In Colorado, additional state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) apply. The facility's operational status and location in a rural area near Bennett suggest it serves local gas gathering and processing needs. As part of the broader gas extraction network in Colorado, this facility contributes to the state's natural gas supply. Its proximity to agricultural and residential areas necessitates adherence to safety and environmental standards. The facility's role in the local gas infrastructure supports energy delivery to communities and industries in the region.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where water resources are limited and drought conditions are common. Gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Proximity to populated areas like Bennett requires careful management of noise, traffic, and potential well integrity issues. The area is also subject to occasional seismic activity, which may influence operational safety protocols.