Overview
UNITED STATES EXPL TANK BATTERY #62709 is an operational gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, near Fort Lupton. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
UNITED STATES EXPL TANK BATTERY #62709 is a gas extraction facility located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.3 miles east of Fort Lupton. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211130, which covers natural gas extraction. It is situated in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, a major oil and gas producing region. The facility operates under 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 tank battery, it serves as a collection point for produced fluids from nearby wells, separating gas, oil, and water. Typical tank batteries in this region handle capacities ranging from small to medium scale, supporting local gathering systems. The facility plays a role in the regional gas infrastructure network, contributing to the supply of natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Its location in Weld County places it within an area with significant oil and gas activity, and it is subject to state and federal environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air quality and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Proximity to populated areas like Fort Lupton requires adherence to setback regulations and emission controls. The area is semi-arid with potential for dust and air quality concerns. Seismic risk is low, but the facility must manage risks from lightning and wildfire. Climate hazards include occasional flooding and extreme weather events.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Weld County, Colorado, approximately 2.3 miles east of Fort Lupton, in the NE NE section of Township 1 North, Range 66 West.
It is a tank battery used for natural gas extraction, separating gas, oil, and water from production wells before the gas enters gathering pipelines.
The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as Colorado state oil and gas rules for emissions and well operations.
Tank batteries in the Denver-Julesburg Basin typically handle capacities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand barrels of fluid per day, depending on well productivity.
It serves as a local collection point, feeding gas into gathering systems that transport it to processing plants and ultimately to interstate pipelines for distribution.
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